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Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Winnebago County surrounds Lake Winnebago, the state's largest inland lake, with fertile prairie soils and the Fox River creating productive agricultural areas. The flat to gently rolling terrain provides excellent conditions for intensive agriculture.
Agriculture features intensive dairy operations and cash crop production on highly productive soils, with some vegetable production for processing. The county's location and infrastructure support large-scale, modern farming operations.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Wisconsin |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Floriculture |
| Farms & Ranches | ~620 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~150,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~178 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Winnebago 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 Winnebago County Operations
Based on Winnebago County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CREP programs focus on Lake Winnebago and Fox River water quality protection through nutrient reduction and riparian buffers. Conservation efforts emphasize precision agriculture and nutrient management on intensive crop and dairy operations.
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 Winnebago County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Winnebago County?"
Your Next Steps in Winnebago 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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