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Richland County, North Dakota
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The county encompasses fertile prairie and the Red River valley with flat, highly productive soils formed by ancient glacial lake deposits. The Bois de Sioux River forms the southern boundary with Minnesota.
Intensive crop production utilizes some of the state's most fertile soils for corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar beets, and specialty crops. Many operations are highly mechanized with large-scale equipment and precision agriculture technologies to maximize production efficiency.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Barley, Honey |
| Farms & Ranches | ~680 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~800,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~890 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Richland 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 Richland County Operations
Based on Richland County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Red River valley soil and water conservation emphasizes drainage management and erosion control in intensive row crop systems. Precision agriculture adoption is supported through technical assistance for nutrient and pest management optimization.
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 Richland County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Richland County?"
Your Next Steps in Richland County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the North Dakota guide: North Dakota Farm Programs Guide
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