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Waushara County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Waushara County features sandy soils and numerous small lakes formed by glacial activity, with the landscape characterized by gentle rolling terrain. The county sits in the central sands region with well-drained soils ideal for certain specialty crops.

Agriculture emphasizes potato production and other root crops well-suited to sandy soils, along with dairy operations and irrigated vegetable production. The county is a significant potato-producing region with specialized equipment and storage facilities.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~150,000 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 "Waushara 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

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

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

Your Next Steps in Waushara 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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