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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County lies in the Northern Illinois and Indiana Heavy Till Plain (MLRA 110) region.
Milwaukee County averages 34.5 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 244 days. Annual mean temperature is 47.6°F.
Milwaukee County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and cut flowers & cut cultivated greens. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 100 farms working 483 acres.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Floriculture, Vegetables, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Wheat |
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 Milwaukee County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1012 Vine St, Union Grove, WI 53182
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 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. 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 Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County shares borders with Muskegon County, Michigan, Ottawa County, Michigan, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Racine County, Wisconsin, Washington County, Wisconsin, and Waukesha 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 Milwaukee 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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