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Forest County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Forest County is heavily forested with poor sandy soils and numerous lakes throughout. The Wisconsin River flows through creating limited bottomland agricultural areas.

Minimal agriculture focuses on hay production and small livestock operations adapted to poor soils. Most land remains in forest with very limited farming potential.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesMaple syrup, Corn, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Bison, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~27,000 acres
Average Farm Size~253 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 "Forest 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 Forest County Operations

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

Forest conservation and wildlife habitat programs dominate over traditional agriculture. Small farm support helps maintain limited agricultural activities.

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 Forest County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Forest 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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