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Clark County, Illinois
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Gently rolling terrain with the Embarras River system creating drainage patterns throughout the county. Mixed prairie and timber areas provide diverse landscape characteristics.
Traditional grain farming operations work the productive soils with moderate-sized family farm enterprises. Mixed crop and livestock operations maintain diversified agricultural production systems.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Illinois |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Cattle & calves, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~390 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~250,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~345 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Clark 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.
We don't have Clark County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Clark County?"
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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