Farming in Renville County, Minnesota

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Minnesota, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Renville County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Renville County

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

Farm and ranch listings in Renville County

4 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 000 465th St - Parcel 3, Fairfax, MN 55332

$1,142,960

109 acresNo home reported

$10,505 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland99.57 tillable acres reported

• Tillable or cropland
• Stable or stalls

000 465th St - Parcel 3Fairfax, MN 55332

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Minneapolis, MN · MyStateMLS #11642563

For sale

Save 00 465th St - Parcel 2, Fairfax, MN 55332

$656,240

64 acresNo home reported

$10,315 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland60.02 tillable acres reported

• Tillable or cropland
• Stable or stalls

00 465th St - Parcel 2Fairfax, MN 55332

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Minneapolis, MN · MyStateMLS #11642562

For sale

Save 0 465th St - Parcel 1, Fairfax, MN 55332

$478,400

40 acresNo home reported

$11,960 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland

• Tillable or cropland
• Stable or stalls

0 465th St - Parcel 1Fairfax, MN 55332

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Minneapolis, MN · MyStateMLS #11642561

For sale

Save 465th St, Fairfax, MN 55332

$2,277,600

212 acresNo home reported

$10,722 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Cropland

• Tillable or cropland
• Stable or stalls

465th StFairfax, MN 55332

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Minneapolis, MN · MyStateMLS #11642560

See all 4 listings in Renville County