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Walsh County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features level to gently rolling terrain in the Red River valley transitioning to more varied topography in the western areas with the Forest River providing drainage. Fertile valley soils support intensive agricultural production.

Diversified crop production includes wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, canola, and specialty crops like potatoes and sugar beets on productive valley and prairie soils. Many operations maintain relationships with regional processing facilities and utilize precision agriculture technologies.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast
Top CommoditiesWheat, Soybeans, Corn, Barley, Honey, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~730,000 acres
Average Farm Size~864 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 "Walsh 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 Walsh County Operations

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

Forest River watershed conservation emphasizes riparian buffer establishment and erosion control through grassland and tree plantings. Specialty crop production receives technical assistance for soil health management and integrated pest management practices.

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 Walsh County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Walsh 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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