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Sauk County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Sauk County encompasses the distinctive Baraboo Hills and Wisconsin Dells area, featuring sandstone bluffs and diverse topography. The Wisconsin River flows along the county's northern border, creating fertile bottomlands.

The county's varied landscape supports diverse agriculture from intensive row crops in river valleys to specialty crops and agritourism in scenic areas. Dairy farming remains important, especially in the rolling countryside.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~920 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~300,000 acres
Average Farm Size~212 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 "Sauk 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 Sauk County Operations

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

Conservation efforts focus on protecting the unique sandstone landscape and groundwater quality in the Dells region. Programs support sustainable tourism integration with agriculture and specialized erosion control practices.

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 Sauk County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sauk 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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