Dakota County, Minnesota: Farm & Ranch Directory

8 farm and ranch listings in Dakota County, Minnesota, grouped by category below.

Events in Dakota County

Dakota County 4-H Outdoor Education Summit
Nov. 21, 2026
A 4-H outdoor education summit for Dakota County youth held November 21, 2026 at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve.
MN | 651-480-7700 | Organizer: Dakota County 4-H Official event details
Dakota County Fair
Expected around Aug. 9, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Held each year in Farmington; the most recent dates were August 10-16, 2026. The fair runs a full week in Farmington with 4-H beef, sheep and exhibits from 15 community clubs.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Farm or Ranch - u-pick farm
Nature center at Hastings that also runs a pick-your-own program for visitors. Located in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Hastings, MN
The Lavender Barnyard
Farm or Ranch - agritourism farm
U-pick lavender and farm tours in Eureka Township. Located in Eureka Township, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Eureka Township, MN
Wyatt's Strawberries
Farm or Ranch - u-pick farm
Pick-your-own strawberry patch at Hastings, a Minnesota Grown proud member. Located in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Hastings, MN

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Organization - Farm advocacy
Statewide grassroots farm organization that sets policy through county delegates, holds the annual meeting each November and hosts the LEAP conference for members, with offices in Eagan.
3080 Eagandale Pl., Eagan, MN 55121 Website

Rosemount Farmers Market
Market or Farm Stand - farmers market
Seasonal market selling Minnesota-grown produce and local goods in Rosemount, Dakota County.
Rosemount, MN

Dakota County Extension Office (University of Minnesota)
Ag Education Program - County Extension
Dakota County Extension in Farmington serves fifteen 4-H community clubs, a 4-H Ambassador program for grades 6-13, cottage food producer training and pesticide safety recertification.
4100 220th St. West, Suite 101, Farmington, MN 55024 | 651-480-7700 Website

University of Minnesota Extension: County Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
What University of Minnesota Extension offers in Minnesota: service in all 87 counties, 4-H animal ID and ownership rules, State Fair presence, programs for producers and gardeners, and how to find your county page.
Minnesota County Fairs and the State Fair
A practical guide to Minnesota county fairs and 4-H livestock shows: 2026 county fair dates, the State Fair, animal ID and ownership rules, registration, quality assurance training and the Purple Ribbon Auction.