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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Brown County
The county falls within the Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Upper Michigan Drift Plain (MLRA 95) land resource region.
The growing season in Brown County spans roughly 244 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 32.8 inches per year. January lows average around 11°F while July highs reach about 80°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 907 farms in Brown County, operating across 181,018 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 200 acres. Top commodities include milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeastern Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Poultry |
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 Brown County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
3071c Voyager Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311
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 Brown County Operations
Based on Brown County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban interface programs help manage development pressure on farmland. Nutrient management and soil conservation are priorities due to proximity to Green Bay.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Brown County: Calumet County, Wisconsin, Door County, Wisconsin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Oconto County, Wisconsin, and Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Brown 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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