Welcome to Wisconsin

Wisconsin is one of the top ten agricultural states in the nation, generating over $83 billion annually in the state's economy. The state's climate, natural resources, agribusiness, and farm heritage keeps it as one of the most diverse agricultural states nationwide.

Thanks to Wisconsin's diversity, the state ranks first in cheese, cranberries, ginseng, and mink pelts and second in butter, oats, and milk cows.

IN THE NEWS

• New CRP Opportunities, Organic Certification Cost Share, and Dates to Remember in the December 2016 Newsletter
• The Wisconsin Planning Price Fact Sheet Has Been Updated for December 2016
• Visit the New and Improved FSA Farm Loan Information Website
• USDA Webtool for New and Beginning Farmers
• View Farm Service Agency Job Openings
• Visit the ARCPLC Program Page for Yield, Revenue, and Payment Rate Information
• Dairy Margin Protection Program (Dairy-MPP) - Downloadable Resources
• Price Loss Coverage (PLC) & Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Resources

Current News and Information

• USDA Provides New Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers and Handlers (December 29, 2016)
• USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Investments in Wisconsin (December 20, 2016)
• USDA Announces Additional Financial Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants to Improve Forest Health and Enhance Wildlife Habitat (December 16, 2016)
• USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat (December 8, 2016)
• USDA Designates 10 Counties in Wisconsin as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Minnesota (December 7, 2016)
• USDA Expands Farm Loans for Native Americans Farming and Ranching on Tribal Land (December 6, 2016)
• USDA Partners with Farmers and Ranchers to Protect More Than 500,000 Acres of Working Grasslands (December 5, 2016)
• USDA Joins Wisconsin Leaders to Expand Access to Renewable Fuels for Motorists Through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (November 18, 2016)
• USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP (November 8, 2016)
• FSA County Committee Elections to Begin; Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 7 (November 5, 2016)
• USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017 (November 4, 2016)

About Wisconsin FSA

Wisconsin State Committee Members

Bill Averbeck, Chairperson
Linda Ceyler
Jamie Derr
James "Mike" Gallagher
George Huber

Wisconsin State FSA Office

8030 Excelsior Drive, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53717-2906
Phone: 608.662.4422
Fax: 855.758.0755
Hours: 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday