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Hettinger County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie with the Heart River drainage and transition to badlands topography. Scattered buttes and coulees create diverse terrain.

Cattle ranching predominates with wheat and sunflower production on suitable soils. Ranch operations tend to be extensive due to semi-arid conditions.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest
Top CommoditiesWheat, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Barley, Horses
Farms & Ranches~170 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~650,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,500 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 "Hettinger 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 Hettinger County Operations

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

Range management and drought mitigation are key program focuses. Conservation practices emphasize maintaining grass cover and preventing soil erosion.

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 Hettinger County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hettinger 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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