CROPS AND SOILS
Kewaunee County soils are well suited for growing a variety of
crops including corn, alfalfa, soybeans, small grains and vegetables.
In Kewaunee County, farmers face the challenge of making a living
from the land, while protecting our natural resources through
sound farming practices. Proper management of agricultural lands
to control erosion, remove excess water, minimize pollution and
provide a good economic return is necessary for Kewaunee County
agriculture industry to remain strong.
Approximately 80% of
the county has slopes of less than 6 percent and about twelve
percent of the county has slopes of 6-12 percent. Approximately
eight percent of the county has slopes of more than 12 percent.
In 2006, Kewaunee County
Farmers harvested:
- 48,500 acres of alfalfa
- 23,400 acres of corn for silage
- 20,800 acres of corn for grain
- 12,300 acres of soybeans
- 8,100 acres of oats
- 9,200 acres of winter wheat
LOOKING TO SELL OR BUY HAY, HAYLAGE, OR CORN SILAGE?
Farmer to Farmer Hay, Forage, and Corn Silage List
FORAGE WORKSHEETS
 CLIMATE
The annual precipitation
in Kewaunee County is 31 inches, about half an inch under the
state average. Of this, 54% falls in May through September, which
includes the growing season for most crops. Average seasonal snowfall
is 45.2 inches.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Dean Volenberg
Door County - UW Extension
County Government Center
421 Nebraska Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 920-746-2260
Door County UW - Extension Office
Peninsular Agricultural Research Station
Return
to the Agriculture Program page
STAFF
If you have
any questions regarding Agriculture in Kewaunee County, please
contact:
Aerica Opatik
Kewaunee County - UW Extension
810 Lincoln Street
Kewaunee, WI 54216
Phone: 920-388-7138
Fax: 920-388-7159
Office Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Email: aerica.opatik@ces.uwex.edu
Jan Tess - Support
Phone: 920-388-7141
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