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Gregory County, South Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie terrain dominates the landscape with scattered native grasslands and creek bottoms. The county borders the Missouri River along its southern boundary, providing fertile bottomland soils.

Large-scale cattle ranching operations utilize extensive grasslands for grazing, with many ranches spanning several thousand acres. Crop production focuses on corn and soybeans in the river bottom areas, while dryland wheat and sorghum are grown on upland sites.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Honey
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~590,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,400 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 "Gregory 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 Gregory County Operations

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

CRP enrollment is extensive for grassland conservation and erosion control on marginal cropland. EQIP supports range improvements and livestock water systems for the many large cattle operations.

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 Gregory County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Gregory 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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