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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Price County
Price County sits within the Wisconsin and Minnesota Thin Loess and Till (MLRA 90A) region.
Temperatures in Price County range from a January mean low of 3°F to a July mean high near 78°F. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Price County ran 357 farms, 84,387 acres of farmland, and 7,822 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and maple syrup.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Cattle & calves, Maple syrup, Corn, Soybeans, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Price County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
925 Donald St Rm 101, Medford, WI 54451
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Price County Operations
Based on Price County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs focus on forest edge management and water quality protection around the county's many lakes and streams. EQIP supports infrastructure improvements for livestock operations in remote forest settings.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Ashland County, Wisconsin, Iron County, Wisconsin, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, Oneida County, Wisconsin, Rusk County, Wisconsin, and Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Price County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Wisconsin guide: Wisconsin Farm Programs Guide
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