United States Department of Agriculture

Hello! I am Greg Brussler, NASS State Statistician for Wisconsin. I have been in my current position for about four years and with the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) for more than 28.

I grew up on a 200-acre hog, corn, and soybean farm in south central Minnesota. I graduated from the University of Minnesota where I majored in animal science, and then received a Master of Science degree in animal breeding from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Following graduation, I worked for Pig Improvement Company (PIC) at the 1,000-sow genetic nucleus swine herd in Spring Green, Wisconsin, for about two years. At that point, I wanted to change from production agriculture and follow my interest in working with numbers by switching to a career with NASS.

During my 28-year NASS career, I have worked at various locations, including Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., Kentucky, and Minnesota. I have enjoyed getting to know farmers and learning about different types of agriculture through the years. I currently resides in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, with my wife, Jean. I have two adult children, Jason and Hannah. During my free time in summer, I enjoy playing disc golf.