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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ramsey County is highly urbanized, containing St. Paul and surrounding suburbs along the Mississippi River. Limited agricultural areas remain in the northern portions with gently rolling terrain.

Urban agriculture includes community gardens, small vegetable operations, and hobby farms serving local markets. Remaining rural areas support small livestock operations and specialty crop production.


Quick Facts

RegionMetro
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~799 acres
Average Farm Size~17 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 "Ramsey 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 Ramsey County Operations

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

Urban agriculture programs support community food systems and beginning farmer opportunities. Conservation practices focus on water quality protection in the Mississippi River watershed.

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 Ramsey County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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


Your Next Steps in Ramsey 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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