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Redwood County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Redwood County features gently rolling prairie with fertile soils and the Minnesota River forming the northern boundary. Redwood Falls and the river valley create diverse topography within the agricultural landscape.

Intensive corn and soybean production dominates agriculture with some sugar beet production near processing facilities. Livestock operations include swine and cattle feeding integrated with crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~440 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~560,000 acres
Average Farm Size~423 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 "Redwood 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 Redwood County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs target the Minnesota River watershed with nutrient management practices. Erosion control and buffer strips are prioritized along waterways and drainage systems.

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 Redwood County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Redwood 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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