Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program
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Land Use |
Cropland, grazing land, recreational land, forestland |
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Focus |
Incentive program |
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Resource Concern |
Soil erosion, water quality |
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Purpose |
The environmental purpose is to reduce soil erosion and animal waste runoff. |
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Landowner Benefits |
The landowner benefits by receiving a tax credit on Wisconsin income taxes. |
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Description |
This program helps local governments preserve farmland through local planning and zoning and to provide tax relief to landowners. |
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Practices |
Crop rotations, residue management, nutrient management, manure storage, barnyard runoff control |
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Costs to Landowner |
None |
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Eligibility |
All land zoned as agricultural is eligible. Farmland must meet gross profit requirements of $6,000 gross farm annual income per year. Soil and Water conservation standards must be met. |
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Contract |
NA |
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Other Notes |
NA |
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Landowner Initiation |
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