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Stutsman 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 James River flowing northward through the center creating fertile valley bottoms and agricultural areas. Numerous lakes and wetlands provide wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.

Diversified crop production utilizes productive prairie and valley soils for corn, soybeans, wheat, sunflowers, and specialty crops. Cattle operations range from cow-calf enterprises to finishing operations, often integrated with crop production for feed utilization.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Dairy, Barley
Farms & Ranches~820 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,200,000 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 "Stutsman 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 Stutsman County Operations

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

James River watershed conservation emphasizes riparian buffers and grassland establishment for water quality improvement and flood management. Large county size requires coordinated conservation planning across diverse soil types and farming systems.

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 Stutsman County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Stutsman 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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