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Iron County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Iron County features heavily forested terrain with numerous lakes and wetlands in the Northwoods region. The county sits on the border with Michigan's Upper Peninsula and includes portions of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Agriculture is limited due to the forested landscape and shorter growing season, with small-scale operations focusing on hay production and seasonal crops. Many properties combine forestry with small livestock operations or hobby farming.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthern Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Maple syrup, Poultry, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~8,600 acres
Average Farm Size~150 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 "Iron 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 Iron County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on forest edge management and wildlife habitat enhancement. Limited crop insurance options reflect the challenging growing conditions in this northern climate.

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 Iron County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Iron 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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