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Pierce County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pierce County borders Minnesota along the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers with rolling hills and productive valleys. The county features bluffland terrain in the west transitioning to gentler topography in the eastern areas.

The county has diverse agriculture with dairy farms utilizing both valley areas and upland pastures. Cash crop production occurs on the flatter areas, while the river valleys provide fertile bottomland for intensive crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~620 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~200 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 "Pierce 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 Pierce County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize soil health and erosion control on the county's varied topography. Water quality protection addresses both the St. Croix and Mississippi River watersheds.

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 Pierce County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pierce 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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