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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Waushara County
Waushara County is part of the Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Upper Michigan Drift Plain land resource region (MLRA 95).
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Waushara County sees 33.3 in of rain, a 214-day growing season, a 45.1°F mean annual temperature.
Waushara County carries 6,857 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 3,910 acres. 627 farms operate in the county, averaging 238 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat |
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 Waushara County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
438 Industrial Drive Ste 1, Westfield, WI 53964
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 Waushara County Operations
Based on Waushara County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs focus on irrigation water management and soil health improvement in sandy soil conditions. EQIP supports efficient irrigation systems for potato and vegetable production while protecting groundwater quality.
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 Waushara County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Adams County, Wisconsin, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, Marquette County, Wisconsin, Portage County, Wisconsin, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and Winnebago County, Wisconsin. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Waushara 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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