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Dunn County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Diverse terrain from badlands and buttes in the south to rolling prairie in the north. The Little Missouri River and Lake Ilo provide water resources.

Cattle ranching predominates with wheat and hay production on suitable soils. Oil and gas development has brought significant changes to rural areas.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Horses, Honey, Barley
Farms & Ranches~230 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,120,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,200 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 "Dunn 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 Dunn County Operations

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

Range management and erosion control are priorities given the varied terrain. Programs also help farmers adapt to infrastructure changes from oil development.

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 Dunn County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Dunn County

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

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