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Day County, South Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Day County encompasses rolling glaciated terrain with numerous prairie potholes, lakes, and the Waubay National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape features fertile drift prairie soils interspersed with permanent wetlands and seasonal basins.

Agriculture emphasizes diversified crop production adapted to the northern climate with corn, soybeans, and small grains. The extensive wetland complexes require careful field planning but provide excellent wildlife habitat alongside productive farming operations.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Wheat, Horses, Sheep, Goats
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~480,000 acres
Average Farm Size~817 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 "Day 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 Day County Operations

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

Programs focus heavily on wetland conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement in the prairie pothole ecosystem. CRP and EQIP coordination provides both environmental benefits and agricultural income stability.

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 Day County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Day 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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