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Wood County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Wood County is characterized by sandy soils, extensive cranberry marshes, and the Wisconsin River flowing along its eastern border. The landscape features flat to gently rolling terrain with numerous wetlands and agricultural areas.

Agriculture emphasizes cranberry production in constructed marshes, along with dairy farming and potato production on sandy soils. The county is a major cranberry-producing region with specialized flooding and harvesting operations.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Wisconsin
Top CommoditiesDairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~220,000 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 "Wood 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 Wood County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on water management for cranberry production and protection of Wisconsin River water quality. EQIP supports efficient irrigation systems and wetland management practices essential for cranberry cultivation.

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 Wood County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Wood 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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