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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Langlade County
The county falls within the Wisconsin and Minnesota Thin Loess and Till (MLRA 90A) land resource region.
The growing season in Langlade County spans roughly 214 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 32.4 inches per year. January lows average around 4°F while July highs reach about 78°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 333 farms in Langlade County, operating across 109,487 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 329 acres. Top commodities include milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Langlade County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
803 Superior St, Antigo, WI 54409
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.
Farm Structure in Langlade County
About 26% of Langlade County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 22% of farms are small and 13% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 329 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Langlade County
With cattle and milk in the mix in Langlade County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage (dairies); and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Langlade County Operations
Based on Langlade County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest edge management and wildlife habitat programs receive significant emphasis. Conservation practices focus on managing the interface between agricultural and forest lands.
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 Langlade County: Forest County, Wisconsin, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, Marathon County, Wisconsin, Menominee County, Wisconsin, Oconto County, Wisconsin, and Oneida County, Wisconsin. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Langlade 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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