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McHenry County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Glacial plain with numerous lakes, wetlands, and the Mouse River drainage. The Souris River loop and Lake Upsilon are prominent water features.

Wheat, barley, and canola production with cattle operations on grasslands. Farming must navigate around extensive wetland areas and marginal soils.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Dairy, Honey
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,700 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 "McHenry 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 McHenry County Operations

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

Extensive wetland conservation programs take advantage of the abundant water features. Waterfowl habitat enhancement and flood damage reduction are key priorities.

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 McHenry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McHenry 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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