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Renville 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 terrain with the Souris River forming the northern boundary creating fertile valley areas. Numerous small lakes and wetlands are scattered throughout providing wildlife habitat.

Crop production focuses on wheat, barley, canola, and sunflowers adapted to the northern growing conditions and shorter frost-free season. Cattle ranching utilizes native grasslands with some operations incorporating backgrounding and custom grazing enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesWheat, Soybeans, Barley, Corn, Cattle & calves, Bison
Farms & Ranches~150 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~510,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,000 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 "Renville 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 Renville County Operations

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

Souris River valley conservation focuses on riparian habitat and flood management through buffer strips and grassland establishment. Large farm sizes necessitate efficient conservation practice implementation across extensive acreages.

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 Renville County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Renville 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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