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Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Kenosha County borders Lake Michigan and features flat to gently rolling terrain with rich prairie soils. The county includes both urban development along the lake and productive agricultural land inland.

Agriculture competes with urban expansion but remains significant, with dairy farms and cash crop operations on the fertile soils. Vegetable production serves local markets, and some farms focus on direct sales to the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesCorn, Dairy, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~67,000 acres
Average Farm Size~183 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 "Kenosha 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 Kenosha County Operations

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

Farmland preservation programs help maintain agricultural use amid development pressure. Water quality protection measures address runoff concerns near Lake Michigan.

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 Kenosha County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Kenosha 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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