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.
Shawano County
- 46 acres (Lindsten Fields 1&2) of row crop farmland for lease in Shawano Co, Town of Navarino, T25N R16E Sec 15. Sealed bids are due no later than 8:59 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to W5682 Lindsten Road, Shiocton, WI 54170. Bid opening will take place at 9:00 a.m. and will be closed to the public.
- 41 Acres (Lindsten Fields 3&4) of row crop farmland for lease in Shawano Co, Town of Navarino, T25N R16E Sec 15. Sealed bids are due no later than 8:59 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to W5682 Lindsten Road, Shiocton, WI 54170. Bid opening will take place at 9:00 a.m. and will be closed to the public.
Walworth County
- 72 acres of managed grazing land is available for rent on the Clover Valley Wildlife Area, in the Town of Richmond, Walworth County. Please review the Grazing Management Plan prior to submitting your bid for management expectations. Sealed bids are due no later than 11:59 a.m. on March 22, 2026. Bid opening will take place at noon 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