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Renville County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Renville County encompasses fertile Minnesota River valley bottomland and adjacent upland prairie. The Minnesota River meanders through the county creating rich alluvial soils and diverse topography.

High-yielding corn and soybean production dominates on prime agricultural soils throughout the county. Livestock operations include large-scale swine and cattle feeding facilities integrated with grain production.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~630,000 acres
Average Farm Size~672 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 "Renville 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 Renville County Operations

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

Minnesota River water quality improvement drives conservation programs with focus on nutrient management. Wetland restoration and buffer strips are emphasized to reduce agricultural runoff.

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 Renville County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Renville 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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