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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Green County
The county falls within the Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Upper Michigan Drift Plain (MLRA 95) land resource region.
The growing season in Green County spans roughly 244 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 38.0 inches per year. January lows average around 12°F while July highs reach about 83°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 1,334 farms in Green County, operating across 282,888 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 212 acres. Top commodities include milk, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southern Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables |
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 Green County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1627 4th Ave W, Monroe, WI 53566
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 Green County Operations
Based on Green County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Dairy quality programs and grazing management support the county's cheese industry. Soil health practices maintain productivity on intensively farmed land.
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 Green County: Stephenson County, Illinois, Winnebago County, Illinois, Dane County, Wisconsin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, and Rock County, Wisconsin. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Green 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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