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Pope County, Minnesota
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Pope County features rolling glacial terrain with numerous lakes and wetlands scattered throughout. Lake Minnewaska is the largest lake, and the area includes both prairie and woodland ecosystems.
Mixed crop and livestock operations produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay with dairy and beef cattle. The diverse landscape allows for both intensive cropping and extensive grazing systems.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~490 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~310,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~378 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Pope 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 Pope County Operations
Based on Pope County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Lake water quality protection drives conservation programs with emphasis on nutrient management. Grazing management around lakes and wetland restoration are key conservation priorities.
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 Pope County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Pope County?"
Your Next Steps in Pope County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Minnesota guide: Minnesota Farm Programs Guide
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