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Franklin County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and valleys with mixed soils ranging from productive bottomland to more challenging upland areas. The terrain includes parts of the Shawnee Hills region with hardwood forests interspersed among agricultural fields.

Diversified agriculture featuring corn and soybean production in better soils, with cattle grazing on pastures in hillier terrain. Some specialty crops and small-scale farming operations complement the traditional grain and livestock mix.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Illinois
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Hogs, Wheat, Vegetables, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~306 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 "Franklin 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 Franklin County Operations

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

Conservation practices emphasize erosion control on sloping ground and pasture management improvements for livestock operations. Tree planting and wildlife habitat programs are popular given the county's proximity to forested areas.

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 Franklin County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Franklin County

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

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