For sale
$489,000
7.48 acres2 beds
$65,374 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)
Farm or ranch
- Barn
1923 131st StMagnolia, MN 56158
Listing courtesy of Zomer Company · MyStateMLS #11999302
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Farming in Rock County, Minnesota
Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Minnesota is not published yet, so this page shows broader context and local referrals. It does not say any particular field suits a crop.
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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 Rock 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 Rock 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Farm and ranch listings in Rock County
1 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.