Agriculture

Mercer County has 296 farms with the average size of a farm being 1,526 acres. Agriculture producers in Mercer County raise a wide variety of crops each year. The crops with the most planted acres are: wheat, durum, barley, oats, sunflowers, canola,  flax, corn, lentils, soybeans, dry beans, alfalfa, peas, mustard and buckwheat. Mercer County is also known for its range land with around 36,500 head of cattle, along with a approximatley 2,000 sheep and are now ranked 10th in the state for the most. There are also many horse owners within the county.

Other agricultural interests:

• Three horticultural businesses
• Annual four-day county fair that promotes the agricultural industry
• Beulah and Hazen School Districts offer high school vocational agriculture programs
• 4-H Program (9 clubs, 120 members, 32 leaders) offers many agricultural activities 

Sources: USDA National Agricultural Statistic Report and Craig Askim Extension Agent, NDSU Extension Service Mercer County