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Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Yellow Medicine County features rolling prairie terrain with the Minnesota River flowing along its northern boundary, creating fertile river bottomland. The landscape includes both upland prairie and lowland areas with scattered wetlands and small lakes.

Large-scale corn and soybean production dominates the agricultural economy on the productive prairie and river bottom soils. Livestock operations, including cattle and hog farming, are integrated with crop production systems.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Minnesota
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~385 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size~453 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 "Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on soil health improvement and water quality protection for the Minnesota River watershed. Prairie restoration and wetland preservation are priorities, along with promoting cover crops and reduced tillage 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 Yellow Medicine County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Yellow Medicine 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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