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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Milwaukee County is highly urbanized, situated along Lake Michigan with limited remaining agricultural land. The terrain is generally flat with some river valleys, but urban development has displaced most farming activity.

Agriculture is minimal, consisting mainly of urban farming initiatives, community gardens, and a few remaining operations on the urban fringe. Local food production focuses on serving urban markets through small-scale intensive operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Vegetables, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~45 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~8,500 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~190 acres (approx.)

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 "Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County Operations

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

Urban agriculture and beginning farmer programs support local food production initiatives. Conservation practices focus on soil health and sustainable production methods for intensive urban fringe 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 Milwaukee County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Milwaukee 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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