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Scott County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Scott County features rolling terrain along the Minnesota River with fertile prairie soils and increasing suburban development. The Minnesota River valley creates diverse topography and prime agricultural land.

Corn and soybean production on prime soils competes with urban development pressure. Remaining agricultural operations include dairy farms, beef cattle, and specialty crops serving metropolitan markets.

Quick Facts
RegionMetro
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~160 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 "Scott 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 Scott County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on maintaining agricultural land use despite development pressure. Water quality protection in the Minnesota River watershed drives nutrient management practices.

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 Scott County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scott 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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