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Wabasha County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Wabasha County features steep bluffs and deep valleys along the Mississippi River with rolling hills extending inland. The topography includes both fertile river bottomland and challenging hillside terrain with limestone outcroppings.

Dairy farming is the cornerstone of local agriculture, taking advantage of the county's excellent forage-growing conditions in the valleys and hillsides. Crop production focuses on corn for silage, soybeans, and hay production to support the substantial dairy industry.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Minnesota
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~465 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~317 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 "Wabasha 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 Wabasha County Operations

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

Conservation practices focus heavily on soil erosion control and water quality protection due to the steep terrain and proximity to the Mississippi River. Programs emphasize contour farming, grassed waterways, and riparian forest buffers to prevent sediment 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 Wabasha County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Wabasha 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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