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Mercer County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county consists of gently rolling prairie with the Knife River flowing eastward through the center. Lake Sakakawea extends along the northern border creating recreational areas and irrigation opportunities.

Crop production emphasizes wheat, corn, and soybeans on fertile prairie soils with some irrigated acreage near the lake. Cattle ranching operations utilize both native grasslands and cropland for integrated grazing systems.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Soybeans, Horses
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~450,000 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 "Mercer 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 Mercer County Operations

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

Knife River watershed protection receives focus through riparian buffer establishment and erosion control practices. Irrigation system improvements are supported to enhance crop production efficiency near Lake Sakakawea.

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 Mercer County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mercer 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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