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Monroe County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie with fertile glacial soils and scattered timber along the South Fork Salt River. Mark Twain Lake extends into the county providing recreation and water resources.

Corn and soybean production dominates on highly productive prairie soils with integrated cattle operations providing livestock diversity. Large family farms utilize modern equipment and precision agriculture techniques.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Missouri
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~338 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 "Monroe 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 Monroe County Operations

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

Precision agriculture and nutrient management programs optimize production while protecting water quality in the Salt River watershed. Conservation practices emphasize maintaining soil health on intensively cropped ground.

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 Monroe County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Monroe 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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