Conservation Agriculture Opportunities

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.

Calumet County - Brillion Wildlife Area

See the general auction map for the following opportunities:

• 10 acres (Brillion WA Field 314) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Brillion, T19N R20E Sec. 10.  Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 10 acres (Brillion WA Field 520) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Brillion, T19N R20E Sec. 9. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.

Calumet County - Killsnake Wildlife Area

See the general auction map for the following opportunities:

• 37 acres (Killsnake WA Field 312) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 2. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 42 acres (Killsnake WA Field 314) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 9. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 7 acres (Killsnake WA Field 334) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 14. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 44 acres (Killsnake WA Field 335) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 13. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 36 acres (Killsnake WA Field 346) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 14. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 37 acres (Killsnake WA Field 347) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 15. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 56 acres (Killsnake WA Field 349) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 2. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 43 acres (Killsnake WA Field 524) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 11 & 14. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 28 acres (Killsnake WA Field 525) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 11. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 37 acres (Killsnake WA Field 527) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 11. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 35 acres (Killsnake WA Field 528) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 11. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 22 acres (Killsnake WA Field 529) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R21E Sec. 12. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 35 acres (Killsnake WA Field 530) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 14. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 21 acres (Killsnake WA Field 532) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 12. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 16 acres (Killsnake WA Field 533) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 12.  Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 19 acres (Killsnake WA Field 534) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 12. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 44 acres (Killsnake WA Field 535) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 13. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 29 acres (Killsnake WA Field 538) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 12. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 40 acres (Killsnake WA Field 539) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R21E Sec. 1. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 am. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 23 acres (Killsnake WA Field 544) of hay land for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 12. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.

See the general auction map for the following opportunities:

• 31 acres (Killsnake WA Field 808) of farmland for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 10. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.
• 78.7 acres (Killsnake WA Field 815) of farmland for lease in Calumet County, Town of Charlestown, T18N R20E Sec. 10. Lease will be offered at an in-person auction held on Wednesday, March 4, at the Brillion Nature Center, W1135 Deer View Rd - Google Maps at 9 a.m. Arrive early for sign-in and other administrative tasks.

Walworth County

• 29 acres of row crop or hay land is available for rent on the Sharon Wildlife Area, in Sharon Township, Walworth County. Please visit the site before bidding. Brush/tree clearing is needed prior to farming. Due to this, rent will not be charged for the first year of the contract. Please submit bids by mail or email prior to March 1, 2026. Bid opening will be held at noon on March 1, 2026, and will be closed to the public. See documentation for maps and other details.

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

Resources

• Agriculture Seed Vendor Guidance
• Farming Agreement Policy and Guidance
• Department-wide Neonicotinoid Pesticide Policy
• Drought Information