Farmland Preservation Program

The Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program (FLP) provides state income tax credits to farmers who meet the program’s requirements. Program requirements include meeting the soil and water conservation standards, and using the land for agriculture only.

To be eligible for the Farmland Preservation Program, the landowner must be a Wisconsin resident and own a parcel of land that is 35 acres or more. The land must produce farm profits of $6,000 in the last year or $18,000 over the last 3 years, or have 35 acres or more enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

No public access to the land is required. The agreement transfers with the land when the ownership changes. Agreement length is 10 to 25 years.

The amount of tax credit a producer receives is based on household income. The lower the household income is compared to property taxes, the more credit a producer will receive. Households with incomes that are too high for the formula credit are eligible for a minimum credit of 10% of their property taxes. The maximum amount of property taxes eligible for the 10% credit si $6,000.

For more information on the Farmland Preservation Program, go to: http://www.dor.state.wi.us/ra/frm2003.html or http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/arm/agriculture/land-water/conservation/farmland_pres.html

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