Farmers + Rural Families

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY

UW–Madison Division of Extension – Outagamie Agriculture Services - Crop management, dairy programming, farm business planning, soil health, and farmer well-being support.

Outagamie County Land Conservation Department - Cost-sharing for conservation practices, nutrient management plans, and farmland preservation.

Brown-Outagamie-Winnebago Water Quality Partnership - Technical assistance and conservation support for farmers working to improve soil and water health.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

Winnebago County Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Federal crop insurance, disaster assistance, operating loans, and producer programs.

Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation - Manure management, conservation planning, farmland preservation, and cost-share programs.

UW–Extension Winnebago County Agriculture - Farm business workshops, grazing support, dairy/livestock resources, and succession planning.

WAUPACA COUNTY

Waupaca County Farm Service Agency - Assistance with commodity programs, farm loans, disaster relief, and technical services.

Waupaca County UW–Extension Agriculture Program - Crop production, nutrient management, farm safety, and farm stress resources.

Waupaca County Land & Water Conservation - Cost-share conservation work, grazing, pasture support, and water quality programming.

WAUSHARA COUNTY

Waushara County Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Crop insurance, emergency loans, CRP programs, and disaster support for family farms.

UW–Extension Waushara County Agriculture - Specializes in vegetable production, rural family economics, farm stress, and conservation education.

Waushara County Land Conservation Department - Soil health programs, manure storage support, nutrient management planning.

Regional & Statewide Support

Wisconsin Farm Center (DATCP) - Free, confidential assistance for farmers facing tough decisions — financial planning, herd health, mediation, and farmer mental-health support.

Farmer Wellness Program – 24/7 Helpline, Telehealth, & Counseling - No-cost counseling and crisis support for farmers and their families.
📞 24/7 Hotline: 1-888-901-2558

Soil Health & Conservation Programs (NRCS Wisconsin) - Cost-share programs for cover crops, grazing systems, waterway improvements, and erosion control.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau – District 6/7 (Local) - Local advocacy, policy support, and member resources for farmers in your senate district’s counties.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (Producer Organization) - Marketing support, producer toolkits, and dairy industry education.

Wisconsin AgrAbility - Support for farmers with disabilities or long-term health challenges — equipment modifications and workplace adaptations.