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Red Lake County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Red Lake County sits in the Red River Valley with flat, fertile clay soils and extensive agricultural development. The Clearwater River flows through the county, and scattered wetlands remain from glacial Lake Agassiz.

Prime valley soils support sugar beets, wheat, corn, and soybean production with consistently high yields. Livestock operations include cattle feeding and some dairy farms utilizing excellent feed crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Wheat, Corn, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Barley
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~200,000 acres
Average Farm Size~718 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 "Red Lake 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 Red Lake County Operations

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

Drainage management programs address periodic flooding and wet field conditions. Wind erosion control and soil health practices maintain productivity on the exposed valley floor.

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 Red Lake County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Red Lake 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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