 AGRICULTURE
IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County is
located in the heart of the Kettle Moraine area. The county
is located just north of Milwaukee. It is in an area of
changing agriculture. In recent years there has been a shift
from dairy and livestock to cash crops and specialty agriculture
products.
According to data from
the Wisconsin Agriculture Statistics, there are about 920 farms
and over 139,000 acres of farmland in the county. There
are just over 200 dairy farms with about 15,500 cows.
The varied topography
and soil types of the Kettle Moraine provide growing conditions
suitable to a wide range of crops. Major crops grown include
corn, corn silage, alfalfa, soybeans, wheat, oats, barley, sweet
corn, peas, red beets, and a wide range of direct market fruits,
vegetables, and specialty crops.
Washington County is
home to a number of agri-businesses that support agriculture.
In recent years there has also been an increase in the nursery,
greenhouse, and landscape industry.
AGRICULTURE
RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST
FARM BUSINESS and AG DEVELOPMENT STAFF
If you have any questions
regarding Agriculture in Washington County, please contact:
Alan Linnebur
Assistant Professor
M.S. Finance - Colorado State University
B.S. Agricultural Economics - Colorado State University
Farm Business Ag Development Educator
Washington County - UW Extension
PO Box 2003
333 East Washington Street, Suite 1200
West Bend, WI 53095-2003
Phone: 262-335-4477
Wisconsin Toll-Free: 800-616-0046
Fax: 262-335-4863
Relay : Dial 711
Regular Business Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Email: alan.linnebur@ces.uwex.edu
Charlotte P. Bales
- Secretary/Receptionist , Email: uwxchar@co.washington.wi.us
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