Farmland Preservation is a state-wide income tax credit program offered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection and administered locally by the Langlade County Land Conservation Department. The goal of the Farmland Preservation program is to preserve farmland, protect soil and water, and minimize land use conflicts.
Benefits of Involvement:
- Helps preserve farming as a viable occupation within the County.
- Limits the number of non-farm uses in agricultural areas.
- Minimizes the conversation of agricultural lands and woodlands in to other uses.
- Encourages retaining large, contiguous, forestry and farmland tracts.
- Protects soil & water quality by requiring:
- Nutrient Management Planning.
- Safe operation of Manure Storage Facilities.
- Spot checking farms to verify compliance with state conservation laws.
- Stimulates the local economy by keeping income tax dollars in the county.
Farmland Preservation in Langlade County
The History of Farmland preservation in Langlade County.
Individual Income Tax Refundable Credits
An interactive tool to determine the income tax credits the County has received.
Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Fact Sheet
A quick overview of the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit
Farmland Preservation and Ag. Enterprise Areas Presentation
A quick oveview of the Farmland Preservation Program and AEA's in Langlade County
Flow chart: Do I qualify for farmland preservation tax credits?
An easy to understand elegibility flowchart.
Online AEA Map
A tool developed to allow you to see if your land is located inside an AEA.
Agricultural Performance Standards
A link to NR 151, the administrative code pertaining to agricultural operations.