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Marshall County, Illinois
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Level to gently rolling terrain along the Illinois River with fertile bottomland and upland prairie soils. The county includes several islands and backwater areas along the river.
Corn and soybean production dominates with excellent yields on river bottom soils. Some livestock operations take advantage of hay production from marginal areas.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Illinois |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Wheat, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~290 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~210,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~421 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Marshall 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 Marshall County Operations
Based on Marshall County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize water quality protection along the Illinois River corridor. Wetland restoration and buffer strips are priorities in floodplain 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 Marshall County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Marshall County?"
Your Next Steps in Marshall 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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