Lawrence County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and bottomland along the Embarras River dominate the landscape. The county features several small lakes and is bordered by the Wabash River to the east.

Corn and soybean production on fertile river bottom soils with cattle operations on hillier terrain. Many farms integrate crop and livestock operations due to varied topography.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeastern Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Poultry, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~190,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~562 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 "Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Operations

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

Conservation programs focus on preventing erosion on sloped fields and protecting water quality along river systems. Cover crop adoption is increasing to improve soil health on corn-soybean rotations.

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 Lawrence County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lawrence 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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