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Jersey County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and bluffs along the Illinois River with fertile bottomland and prairie soils on upland areas. The terrain includes river terraces and creek valleys creating diverse topography between the river and interior prairie.

Corn and soybean production on productive soils with some cattle operations utilizing pasture areas in rolling terrain. River bottom farming provides excellent yields when flooding conditions permit productive crop seasons.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~350 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 "Jersey 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 Jersey County Operations

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

Illinois River watershed conservation emphasizes nutrient management and riparian buffer establishment. Soil conservation practices focus on erosion control on sloping ground and maintaining productivity of variable terrain.

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 Jersey County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Jersey 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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