Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Jefferson County sits between Madison and Milwaukee with gently rolling terrain and fertile glacial soils. The Rock River flows through the county, creating productive bottomland for agriculture.

The county has a strong agricultural economy with large dairy operations and extensive crop production on prime farmland. Cash crop farming is prominent, with many farms focusing on corn and soybean production for both feed and market.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Poultry, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~890 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~201 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 "Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Operations

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

Nutrient management programs are prioritized to protect water quality in the Rock River watershed. Cover crop incentives help reduce soil erosion and improve soil health on cash crop 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 Jefferson County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Jefferson 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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