Marion County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling terrain with a mix of prairie and forested areas along stream corridors. The Kaskaskia River flows through the eastern portion of the county.

Corn and soybean production on better soils with cattle grazing on marginal land. Many operations combine crop and livestock enterprises due to varied land capability.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Horses, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches	~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~280 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 "Marion 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 Marion County Operations

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

Conservation practices focus on improving soil health and preventing erosion on rolling cropland. Pasture improvement programs 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 Marion County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Marion 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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