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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Clark County
Clark County is part of the Central Mississippi Valley Wooded Slopes land resource region (MLRA 115). The county's mean elevation is about 607 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Clark County sees 43.9 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 53.8°F mean annual temperature.
Clark County carries 1,239 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 3,752 acres. 722 farms operate in the county, averaging 345 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Illinois |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Clark County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1001 N York St, Martinsville, IL 62442
This county also has 3 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Clark County Operations
Based on Clark County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation tillage and residue management address soil erosion on gently rolling ground. Pasture improvement and livestock water system programs support integrated operations.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Clark County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Coles County, Illinois, Crawford County, Illinois, Cumberland County, Illinois, Edgar County, Illinois, Jasper County, Illinois, and Sullivan County, Indiana. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Clark 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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