Crawford 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 and Wabash river systems creating drainage throughout the area. Mixed prairie and timber areas provide diverse landscape characteristics.

Traditional farming operations work varied soil types with both crop and livestock enterprises represented. Oil production activities coexist with agricultural operations throughout much of the county.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Sheep
Farms & Ranches	~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~387 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 "Crawford 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 Crawford County Operations

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

Soil conservation and water quality programs address runoff concerns from varied topography. Pasture improvement and livestock water system initiatives support cattle 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 Crawford County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Crawford 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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