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Davison County, South Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Davison County features level to gently rolling prairie terrain with fertile soils along the James River valley. The landscape includes productive bottomland and gentle uplands with scattered wetlands throughout the area.

Agriculture focuses on intensive corn and soybean production with significant livestock feeding operations including cattle and hogs. The fertile James River soils support high crop yields while providing feed for concentrated livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~260 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~220,000 acres
Average Farm Size~552 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 "Davison 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 Davison County Operations

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

Programs emphasize nutrient management and soil health in intensive crop and livestock operations. Strong focus on manure management and precision agriculture adoption to optimize productivity and environmental protection.

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 Davison County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Davison 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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