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Shawano County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Shawano County features a mix of rolling farmland in the south transitioning to forested hills and lakes in the north. Shawano Lake and the Wolf River are prominent water features providing recreational and agricultural benefits.

The county supports diverse agriculture with dairy farming predominating in cleared areas, complemented by cash crop production and some potato farming. Forest-agriculture integration is common in northern portions.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Maple syrup
Farms & Ranches~680 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~246 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 "Shawano 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 Shawano County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on Wolf River watershed protection through riparian buffers and nutrient management. EQIP supports modernization of dairy facilities and implementation of precision agriculture technologies.

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 Shawano County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Shawano 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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