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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.

Adams County

  • 290 acres of managed grazing land for lease in Adams County, located in Leola Township, T20N R7E N1/2 of Section 16, on the Leola Marsh Wildlife Area. View the Leola Marsh Wildlife Area Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Oct. 1 at 8:00 a.m. Bid opening will occur on Oct. 1 at 8:00 a.m. at the DNR office located at 8310 County Rd F, Bancroft, WI 54921.

Lafayette County

  • 28 acres of row crop land for lease in Lafayette County, near 20311 English Hollow Road: T04N R04E Section 27, on the Yellowstone Wildlife Area. View the English Hollow Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30 at noon. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at noon, at the DNR office in Dodgeville.
  • 36 acres of row crop land for lease in Lafayette County, near 9314 County Road F: T03N R04E Sections 3 & 4, and T04N R04E Section 34, on the Yellowstone Wildlife Area. View the Rooster Ridge Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30, at noon. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 12 noon, at the DNR office in Dodgeville.
  • 86 acres of row crop land for lease in Lafayette County, near 9649 County Road F: T03N R04E Section 03, on the Yellowstone Wildlife Area. View the Shooting Range Field Bid Packet. Sealed bids are due no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30 at noon. Bids will be opened Tuesday, Sept. 30, at noon, at the DNR office in Dodgeville.

 

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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