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Ward County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ward County features gently rolling prairie terrain with numerous potholes and wetlands scattered throughout the landscape. The county is home to the Souris River valley and contains portions of the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge.

Agriculture in Ward County centers on diversified crop rotation systems with spring wheat, canola, and soybeans as primary cash crops. The county's productive soils and favorable moisture conditions support both intensive cropping and cattle operations on native grasslands.

Quick Facts
Regionnorth-central North Dakota
Top CommoditiesWheat, Soybeans, Corn, Barley, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,010,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,600 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 "Ward 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 Ward County Operations

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

EQIP funding focuses heavily on wetland restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement given the county's abundant pothole regions. CSP enrollment emphasizes soil health practices and pollinator habitat establishment in conjunction with the area's diverse cropping 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 Ward County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ward 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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