Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Waukesha County features rolling terrain with glacial formations and numerous small lakes, located in the rapidly developing Milwaukee metropolitan area. The Kettle Moraine creates distinctive hills and valleys throughout the county.

Agriculture faces significant urban development pressure, with remaining operations focusing on intensive dairy farming and specialty crops for local markets. Many farms have diversified into agritourism and direct marketing to nearby urban populations.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Floriculture, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches	~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~160 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 "Waukesha 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Waukesha County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

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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