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Buffalo County, South Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Buffalo County lies entirely within the Crow Creek Indian Reservation along the Missouri River with level river terraces and gentle hills. The landscape features productive bottomland soils and scattered woodlands along the river corridor.

Agriculture focuses on grain production with some cattle operations, though much farming is conducted through lease arrangements. Corn and soybean production dominates on the better soils with some wheat and hay production on marginal ground.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~45 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~300,000 acres
Average Farm Size~6,100 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 "Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Operations

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

Programs often coordinate with tribal agricultural initiatives to support both lease farming and Native American agricultural development. EQIP funding addresses soil conservation and water management on highly erodible land.

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 Buffalo County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Buffalo 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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