Ashland County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ashland County stretches along Lake Superior's southern shore with dense forests and rocky terrain. The Chequamegon National Forest covers much of the county's interior.

Limited agriculture due to short growing season and forest cover, with small farms focusing on hay and livestock. Many operations are part-time or hobby farms integrated with forest management.

Quick Facts


Region	Northern Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~180 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~69,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~328 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 "Ashland 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 Ashland County Operations

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

Programs emphasize forest-agriculture integration and support for small-scale operations. Cold climate adaptation and season extension practices are priorities.

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 Ashland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ashland County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Wisconsin guide: Wisconsin Farm Programs Guide

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