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Laclede County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ozark hills with rocky soils and scattered timber interspersed with small valleys and clearings. Bennett Spring State Park and the Niangua River provide notable natural features.

Cattle ranching and forage production dominate the agricultural landscape due to challenging terrain and soil conditions. Small-scale diversified operations include poultry and specialty crops in valley bottoms.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Missouri
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~310,000 acres
Average Farm Size~257 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 "Laclede 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 Laclede County Operations

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

Forest management and grassland improvement programs help optimize grazing systems on marginal lands. Conservation efforts focus on stream bank protection and wildlife habitat enhancement in timber areas.

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 Laclede County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Laclede County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Missouri guide: Missouri Farm Programs Guide

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