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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
| Region | West Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Floriculture |
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 St. Croix County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1960 8th Ave, Baldwin, WI 54002
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 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. 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
Your Next Steps in St. Croix 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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