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Farming in Minnesota

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Minnesota is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Minnesota resources

  • University of Minnesota ExtensionMinnesota

    Minnesota's land-grant Extension service. Its agriculture section covers crop production, livestock and a Small farms page, and local offices can connect buyers with regional educators.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Minnesota), through local officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • University of Minnesota Soil Testing LaboratoryMinnesota

    The University of Minnesota lab that tests soil for farm fields, commercial horticulture, lawns and gardens, and greenhouse media, and also offers agricultural liming material tests.

    Tests listed by the lab: farm/field and commercial horticulture soil analysis (phosphorus, potassium, pH, organic matter, texture category), nitrate nitrogen, lawn and garden soil tests, greenhouse, florist and nursery tests, agricultural liming materials

    Submitting samples: Customers print the request sheet, send samples with payment by mail, or drop them off in person at the lab.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Minnesota (the lab says it also accepts soil from elsewhere in the continental US unless quarantined)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • University of Minnesota Extension: Soil Health and Nutrient Management in High TunnelsMinnesota

    UMN Extension guidance on soil health and nutrients in high tunnels. It notes soils in a tunnel may need testing more often than open field.

    Buildings and farm infrastructureServes: Minnesota (concepts apply widely)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • University of Minnesota Extension: Small FarmsMinnesota

    University of Minnesota Extension's small farms hub, with material on business practices, crops, livestock, safety, land and equipment. Written for Minnesota, but much of the planning guidance is a useful starting point elsewhere.

    Training and business planningServes: Minnesota (planning ideas useful beyond the state)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Minnesota

Counties with participating farm and ranch listings show a count.