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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.

Southern Portage County

  • 11 hay fields ranging from 10 to 100 acres are available for rent on the Buena Vista Wildlife Area in Southwestern Portage County. View the bid packet. Sealed bids are due no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to the DNR Field Office at 8310 Cty Rd F, Bancroft, WI 54921. Bid opening will take place at that time and will be open to the public.

Wood & Portage County

  • 3 hay fields ranging from 15 to 35 acres are available for rent on the Paul J. Olson Area in Wood and Portage Counties. View the bid packet. Sealed bids are due no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to the DNR Field Office at 8310 Cty Rd F, Bancroft, WI 54921. Bid opening will take place at that time and will be open 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:

Resources

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