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McLean County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features gently rolling prairie with Lake Sakakawea forming the northern boundary along the Missouri River. Coal mining operations and associated reclamation areas are scattered throughout the central portion.

Diversified farming includes substantial wheat, corn, and soybean production on productive prairie soils. Cattle operations graze native pastures and utilize crop residues, with some feedlot operations near grain production areas.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central
Top CommoditiesWheat, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Honey, Barley
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,050,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,400 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 "McLean 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 McLean County Operations

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

Conservation Stewardship Program promotes cover cropping and no-till practices in intensive grain production areas. Mine land reclamation projects incorporate agricultural restoration with EQIP technical assistance.

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 McLean County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McLean 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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