Cass County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Illinois River bottomland dominates the landscape with extensive fertile floodplain soils. Sangamon River confluence and associated wetlands create important riparian habitat areas.

Intensive row crop production utilizes the exceptionally fertile river bottom soils for high-yield operations. Large farming operations take advantage of the flat, productive terrain for efficient mechanized agriculture.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Wheat
Farms & Ranches	~350 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~397 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Cass County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Cass County Operations

Based on Cass County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Drainage management and tile systems optimize production potential on bottomland soils. Nutrient management programs address intensive fertilizer applications on high-yielding ground.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Cass County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Cass County?"

Your Next Steps in Cass County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Illinois guide: Illinois Farm Programs Guide

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