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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Juneau County
Juneau County averages 35.4 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 214 days. Annual mean temperature is 45.1°F.
Juneau County's agricultural base centers on milk, corn, and soybeans. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 622 farms working 167,871 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 16,085 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Soybeans, Cattle & calves |
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 Juneau County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1001 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948
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 Juneau County Operations
Based on Juneau County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management and wetland conservation are major program focuses given the county's cranberry industry. Irrigation efficiency improvements and habitat enhancement receive significant funding support.
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
Counties Bordering Juneau County
Juneau County shares borders with Adams County, Wisconsin, Columbia County, Wisconsin, Jackson County, Wisconsin, Monroe County, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Wisconsin, and Vernon County, Wisconsin. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Juneau 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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