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St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

St. Croix County borders the St. Croix River along Minnesota, featuring river bluffs and fertile valley bottomlands. The landscape includes rolling hills with productive agricultural soils and scenic river valley views.

Agriculture emphasizes dairy farming and corn-soybean rotations on prime farmland, with some specialty crops and direct marketing operations. Proximity to Twin Cities metropolitan area influences farming practices and market opportunities.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches~620 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~214 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 "St. Croix 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 St. Croix County Operations

Based on St. Croix County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

CREP enrollment focuses on St. Croix River watershed protection through riparian forest buffers and erosion control. Conservation programs support sustainable intensification to meet urban market demands while protecting water quality.

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 St. Croix County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in St. Croix 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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