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Chippewa County, Michigan

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The St. Marys River and Lake Superior form water boundaries for this large county with diverse terrain from fertile river bottoms to rocky uplands. Extensive forests are interrupted by agricultural clearings and wetland complexes.

Hay production and beef cattle operations utilize the cleared areas and natural openings throughout the forested landscape. Small grain production and potato farming occur on the better agricultural soils near the St. Marys River.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Upper Peninsula
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Horses, Sheep, Maple syrup, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~84,000 acres
Average Farm Size~251 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Chippewa County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Chippewa County Operations

Based on Chippewa County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs emphasize wildlife habitat enhancement and forest-agriculture interface management. Beginning farmer initiatives support sustainable practices adapted to the challenging Upper Peninsula growing season.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Chippewa County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Chippewa County?"

Your Next Steps in Chippewa County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Michigan guide: Michigan Farm Programs Guide

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