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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Waukesha County
Waukesha County is part of the Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Upper Michigan Drift Plain land resource region (MLRA 95).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Waukesha County sees 35.6 in of rain, a 244-day growing season, a 46.9°F mean annual temperature.
Waukesha County carries 3,653 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 2,189 acres. 439 farms operate in the county, averaging 160 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Vegetables |
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 Waukesha County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1012 Vine St, Union Grove, WI 53182
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
515 W Moreland Blvd Rm Ac-G48, Waukesha, WI 53188
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Waukesha County Operations
Based on Waukesha County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize farmland preservation and sustainable intensification to maintain agriculture in urban-influenced areas. EQIP supports infrastructure improvements that allow farming operations to coexist with suburban development.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Waukesha County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Dodge County, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Racine County, Wisconsin, and Walworth County, Wisconsin. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Waukesha 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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