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Walworth County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Walworth County features gently rolling terrain with productive prairie soils and numerous recreational lakes including Geneva Lake. The landscape combines prime agricultural land with resort and recreational areas.

Agriculture emphasizes intensive dairy operations and cash crop production on highly fertile soils, with some specialty crops and direct marketing to urban areas. Lake country location influences agritourism and recreational farming activities.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~180,000 acres
Average Farm Size~209 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 "Walworth 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 Walworth County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on lake water quality protection through nutrient management and shoreline buffers around recreational lakes. EQIP supports precision agriculture adoption and manure management systems on intensive dairy 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 Walworth County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Walworth 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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