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Menominee County, Michigan

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located along Green Bay with the Menominee River forming the Wisconsin border, featuring flat to gently rolling terrain. Agricultural areas are interspersed with forests and wetlands in this transitional landscape.

Agriculture centers on dairy farming and hay production, with some beef cattle operations and small grain production. The county's southern location in the UP provides a slightly longer growing season than northern areas.

Quick Facts
RegionUpper Peninsula
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Maple syrup, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~77,000 acres
Average Farm Size~276 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 "Menominee 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 Menominee County Operations

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

Dairy farms implement manure management systems and grazing improvements through conservation programs. CRP enrollment helps protect wetland areas while providing wildlife habitat.

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 Menominee County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Menominee 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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