Conservation Agriculture Opportunities
All Commodity Crops, Haying and Grazing
Do you need to rent land for your farming operation? Do you want to help manage the critical public land resources in Wisconsin? You can!
Row crop, haying and grazing agreements with the DNR are excellent ways to expand your land base and assist the DNR with managing our public land.
Note: 2026 Conservation Farming Opportunities are posted below for cropping, haying and grazing seasons.
Jefferson County
- 43 acres of row crop is available for rent on the Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County, Town of Palmyra T5N, R16E, Sec 17. Please visit the site before submitting your bid. Sealed bids are due no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to the DNR Field Office at 180 Sandy Beach Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551. Bid opening will take place at that time and will be closed to the public.
Cooperators should consult their local Natural Resources Conservation Service or county land conservation office for guidance and assistance with developing soil conservation and nutrient management plans.
Soil Conservation And Nutrient Management Plans
Plans can be obtained from the following sources:
- Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- County Land and Water Conservation Departments
- Private Technical Service Providers