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Henry County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie landscape with rich dark soils formed under native grasslands, drained by the Rock River and its tributaries. The terrain features gentle hills and valleys with excellent natural drainage and highly productive farmland.

Intensive corn and soybean rotations on some of Illinois' most productive prairie soils, with large-scale grain operations predominating. Some hog production and cattle feeding complement the grain enterprises using locally-grown feed.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Barley
Farms & Ranches~620 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~450,000 acres
Average Farm Size~354 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 "Henry 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 Henry County Operations

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

Soil health initiatives promote cover crop adoption and reduced tillage to maintain the productivity of prime farmland. Rock River watershed protection focuses on nutrient management and establishing buffer strips along waterways.

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 Henry County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Henry 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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