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Stevens County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Stevens County features rolling glacial terrain with numerous lakes including Big Stone Lake on the South Dakota border. The landscape includes prairie, wetlands, and scattered woodlands with diverse soil types.

Mixed crop and livestock operations produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay with beef cattle and dairy farming. The diverse landscape supports both intensive cropping and extensive grazing systems.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Wheat, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~330,000 acres
Average Farm Size~662 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 "Stevens 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 Stevens County Operations

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

Lake water quality protection emphasizes nutrient management and buffer strips around Big Stone Lake. Grazing management and wetland conservation programs support diverse agricultural operations.

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 Stevens County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stevens 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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