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Pepin County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pepin County sits along the Mississippi River with dramatic bluff country terrain typical of the Driftless Area. Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi River, forms the western boundary with Minnesota.

Agriculture utilizes the valley bottoms and upland plateaus between the steep bluffs along the Mississippi River. Dairy farming dominates, with operations adapted to the hilly terrain often emphasizing grazing systems and valley-bottom crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Maple syrup
Farms & Ranches~285 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~110,000 acres
Average Farm Size~287 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 "Pepin 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 Pepin County Operations

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

Steep slope management and erosion control are critical in this bluffland terrain along the Mississippi River. Grazing management programs help maintain productive agriculture while protecting water quality in the Great River system.

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 Pepin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pepin 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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