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Pipestone County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Pipestone County features level to gently rolling prairie with productive soils and scattered wetlands. The county includes Pipestone National Monument with its famous red quartzite outcroppings.

Intensive corn and soybean production dominates agriculture on highly productive prairie soils. Large-scale swine and cattle feeding operations are integrated with crop production for feed efficiency.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest
Top CommoditiesHogs, Corn, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Soybeans, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~431 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Pipestone County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Pipestone County Operations

Based on Pipestone County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Livestock waste management programs ensure proper nutrient application on cropland. Prairie restoration and wetland conservation programs preserve native habitats within agricultural areas.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Pipestone County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Pipestone County?"

Your Next Steps in Pipestone County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Minnesota guide: Minnesota Farm Programs Guide

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