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.
Please note: 2025 Conservation Farming Opportunities are posted below for cropping, haying and grazing seasons.
Burnett County
- There are no opportunities for Burnett County at this time.
Sheboygan County
- 18 acres of row crop land for lease in Sheboygan County near Hwy 67 and Watercress Road: T14N R20E Sections 5 and 6, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit. View the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, Sheboygan County, Hwy67/Watercress Road Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at noon Bids will be opened Monday, Nov. 25 at noon.
- 19 acres of row crop land for lease in Sheboygan County near CTH V and Deer Road: T14N R20E Sections 17 and 19, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit. View the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, Sheboygan County, CTH V/Deer Road Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at noon Bids will be opened Monday, Nov. 25 at noon and closed to the public.
- 31 acres of row crop land for lease in Sheboygan County, Sections 27,28 T16N R20E, Sheboygan Marsh Wildlife Area, School Road and Hulls Crossing Drive. View the Sheboygan Marsh Wildlife Area 2025-2027 Row Crop Agreement Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at noon Bids will be opened on Friday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Dodge County
- 18 acres of grass hay for lease in Dodge County, section 20, T11N, R16E at Sinissippi Wildlife Area. View the Sinissippi Wildlife Area Hay Agreement Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Friday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.
- 90 acres of grass hay for lease in Dodge County, sections 15, 21, & 22, T11N, R14E at Shaw Marsh State Wildlife Area. View the Shaw Marsh Wildlife Area Hay Agreement Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Dec. 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.
- 65 acres of established grassland for hay lease in Dodge County, Sections 20, 21, & 29; T9N, R14E, Garden Road, Mud Lake Wildlife Area. View the Mud Lake Wildlife Area, Garden Road Hay Agreement Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened the same day at 3:30 p.m.
- 57 acres of established grassland for hay lease in Dodge County, Sections 14, 15, & 16; T9N, R14E, Ranch Road, Mud Lake Wildlife Area. View the Mud Lake Wildlife Area, Ranch Road Hay Agreement Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened the same day at 3:30 p.m.
- 23 acres of established grassland for hay lease in Dodge County, Section 36; T10N, R14E, Cty. Rd. K, Mud Lake Wildlife Area. View the Mud Lake Wildlife Area, CTY Road K Hay Agreement Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened the same day at 3:30 p.m.
- 19 acres of row crop land for lease in Dodge County, Sec. 23 T12N R15E Town of Burnett, Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. View the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, Mieske, Agricultural Crop Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- 64 acres of row crop land for lease in Dodge County, Sections 3, 4, 17, & 19 T9N R14E, Mud Lake Wildlife Area. View the Mud Lake Wildlife Area West Agricultural Crop Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- 17 acres of row crop land for lease in Dodge County, Sec. 6 T12N R16E Town of Hubbard, Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. View the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, Nebraska Street, Agricultural Crop Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- 11 acres of row crop land for lease in Dodge County, Section 21 T9N R14E, Mud Lake Wildlife Area. View the Mud Lake Wildlife Area, Pit Road, Agricultural Crop Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
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