Barron County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Barron County features gently rolling hills with fertile soils and numerous small lakes. The Red Cedar River winds through the county creating productive valley farmland.

Dairy farming dominates with modern facilities and rotational grazing systems. Crop production supports the dairy industry with corn silage and alfalfa as primary feeds.

Quick Facts


Region	Northwestern Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Poultry, Dairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~980 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~252 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 "Barron 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 Barron County Operations

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

Conservation efforts focus on rotational grazing systems and nutrient management for dairy operations. Cover crop adoption is increasing to protect water quality.

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 Barron County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Barron 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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