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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Trempealeau County
Trempealeau County sits within the Upper Mississippi River Bedrock Controlled Uplands and Valleys (MLRA 105) region.
Temperatures in Trempealeau County range from a January mean low of 7°F to a July mean high near 82°F. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Trempealeau County ran 1,193 farms, 296,684 acres of farmland, and 19,381 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Trempealeau County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
36270 Tower Drive, Suite 300, Whitehall, WI 54773
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 Trempealeau County Operations
Based on Trempealeau County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CREP programs target Mississippi River water quality protection through extensive riparian buffers and erosion control practices. Conservation emphasizes rotational grazing systems and contour farming adapted to steep Driftless Area topography.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Winona County, Minnesota, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, Jackson County, Wisconsin, and La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Trempealeau 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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