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Aurora County, South Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Aurora County features gently rolling prairie terrain with fertile soils along the White River valley. The county is characterized by glacial till plains and scattered wetlands that support diverse wildlife habitats.

Agriculture here focuses on diversified crop production with strong emphasis on corn, soybeans, and small grains. The combination of good soils and adequate moisture makes this an important grain producing area in south central South Dakota.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~360,000 acres
Average Farm Size~986 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 "Aurora 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 Aurora County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on soil health improvement and wetland protection in the prairie pothole region. EQIP assistance commonly supports no-till practices and nutrient management on cropland.

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 Aurora County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Aurora County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the South Dakota guide: South Dakota Farm Programs Guide

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