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Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Sheboygan County extends from the Lake Michigan shoreline inland across fertile rolling terrain formed by glacial activity. The Sheboygan River flows through the county, creating productive valley farmland.

Agriculture features intensive dairy operations and cash crop production on highly productive soils. The county also has significant vegetable production for processing, taking advantage of the lake-moderated climate.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~200,000 acres
Average Farm Size~236 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 "Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County Operations

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

CREP programs focus heavily on Lake Michigan tributary protection through streambank stabilization and nutrient reduction. Conservation efforts emphasize soil health practices on intensive vegetable and row crop operations.

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 Sheboygan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sheboygan 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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