Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Chippewa County spans from the Chippewa River valley with fertile bottomland to rolling hills and forests. Lake Wissota reservoir creates recreational and agricultural opportunities.

Diversified agriculture includes dairy, cash crops, and livestock operations across varied terrain. River valley farms have some of the county's most productive soils.

Quick Facts


Region	West Central Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Poultry, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches	~820 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~340,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~264 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:

Riparian conservation along the Chippewa River system and nutrient management are key priorities. Rotational grazing systems are promoted for livestock operations.

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

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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