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Oconto County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Oconto County extends from the Menominee River to Green Bay, featuring mixed forest and agricultural land. The terrain transitions from northern forests to more agricultural areas in the south, with clay soils near Green Bay.

Agriculture increases in intensity toward the southern part of the county, with dairy farms and crop production on the better soils. Northern areas have limited farming due to forest cover, while southern areas support more intensive agricultural operations.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size~255 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 "Oconto 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 Oconto County Operations

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

Conservation programs address the transition from forest to agricultural land use patterns. Water quality protection focuses on Green Bay watershed management and nutrient reduction strategies.

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 Oconto County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Oconto 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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