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Door County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Door County forms a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan with limestone bedrock and moderate soils. The surrounding waters create a unique microclimate beneficial for fruit production.

Cherry orchards and other fruit production take advantage of the moderated lake climate. Tourism and direct marketing complement traditional agricultural enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Cattle & calves, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~172 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 "Door 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 Door County Operations

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

Specialty crop programs support fruit production and integrated pest management. Agritourism development helps farms diversify income sources.

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 Door County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Door County

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

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