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Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Ozaukee County sits along Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee with gently rolling terrain and clay soils. The county features bluffs along the lakeshore and productive agricultural land inland from the developed coastal area.

Agriculture faces development pressure but remains significant, with dairy farms and cash crop operations on the fertile soils. Many farms have adapted to serve local markets or focus on higher-value production to remain viable near urban areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~50,000 acres
Average Farm Size~170 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 "Ozaukee 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 Ozaukee County Operations

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

Farmland preservation and water quality protection receive priority given proximity to Lake Michigan and urban development pressure. Conservation practices emphasize sustainable intensification and environmental protection.

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 Ozaukee County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Ozaukee 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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