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Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Waupaca County features the scenic Chain O' Lakes region with rolling hills, numerous lakes, and diverse topography created by glacial activity. The Waupaca River and Crystal River create fertile valley areas throughout the county.

Agriculture centers on dairy farming with supporting feed crop production, taking advantage of productive soils and adequate rainfall. The county's lakes and recreational appeal also support agritourism and specialty crop operations.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~740 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~238 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 "Waupaca 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 Waupaca County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on lake water quality protection through nutrient management and shoreline buffers around the Chain O' Lakes. EQIP supports dairy modernization and implementation of soil health practices on crop ground.

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 Waupaca County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Waupaca 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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