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Polk County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Polk County borders Minnesota and features rolling terrain with numerous lakes and the St. Croix River forming the western boundary. The landscape includes mixed forest and agricultural areas with productive glacial soils.

The county supports diverse agricultural operations including dairy farms, beef cattle operations, and crop production. Many farms utilize the rolling terrain for rotational grazing systems, while flatter areas support cash crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~785 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~225 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 "Polk 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 Polk County Operations

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

Grazing management and pasture improvement programs are emphasized given the county's livestock focus. Conservation practices protect water quality in the St. Croix River watershed and numerous lakes.

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 Polk County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Polk 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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