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.
Rock County
- 12-acre agricultural land for lease in the Lima Marsh Wildlife Area (Rock County) located on East Bowers Lake Road: T4N R14E Section 16. View the East Bowers Lake Road bid package. Sealed bids are due no later than Dec. 1 at noon. The bid opening will take place at that time and will be closed to the public. Interested parties may contact Jason Cotter for a bid packet at (262) 894-3241 or Jason.cotter@wisconsin.gov. The DNR reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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