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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Baraga County
Baraga County sits within the Superior Stony and Rocky Loamy Plains and Hills (MLRA 93B) region. Elevation averages about 1,462 feet.
Temperatures in Baraga County range from a January mean low of 6°F to a July mean high near 77°F. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. Expect about 184 frost-free days.
Baraga County ran 78 farms, 16,773 acres of farmland, and 606 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sheep, and honey.
Quick Facts
| Region | Upper Peninsula |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Poultry, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts, Honey |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Baraga County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
16403 Ojibwa Industrial Park Rd, Baraga, MI 49908
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Baraga County Operations
Based on Baraga County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize forest stewardship and wildlife habitat enhancement on marginal agricultural lands. Beginning farmer support focuses on sustainable practices adapted to challenging northern conditions.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Houghton County, Michigan, Iron County, Michigan, and Marquette County, Michigan. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Baraga County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Michigan guide: Michigan Farm Programs Guide
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