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Sherburne County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Sherburne County features rolling glacial terrain with numerous lakes, wetlands, and mixed forest-agricultural landscape. The county includes parts of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and diverse ecosystems.

Mixed farming operations produce corn, soybeans, hay, and dairy with operations adapted to lake country terrain. Smaller farm sizes reflect the diverse landscape of cropland interspersed with lakes and wetlands.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Floriculture, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~85,000 acres
Average Farm Size~172 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 "Sherburne 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 Sherburne County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs emphasize lake and wetland conservation with nutrient management. Wildlife habitat programs complement agricultural operations in this diverse landscape.

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 Sherburne County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sherburne 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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