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Pierce County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county encompasses gently rolling prairie with numerous pothole lakes and wetlands providing important waterfowl habitat. The terrain was shaped by glacial action creating productive agricultural soils interspersed with water features.

Diversified crop production includes wheat, barley, canola, soybeans, and corn with farming operations adapted to work around extensive wetland complexes. Cattle operations utilize native grasslands and crop residues with some dairy enterprises near population centers.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesWheat, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Barley, Honey
Farms & Ranches~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~470,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,300 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 "Pierce 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 Pierce County Operations

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

Prairie pothole wetland conservation receives priority through CRP and CREP enrollment providing wildlife habitat and water quality benefits. Precision agriculture techniques help producers manage variable field conditions around wetland areas.

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 Pierce County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pierce 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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