Montgomery County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling prairie with productive soils and good drainage provided by several creek systems. The landscape transitions from prairie to more varied topography moving south.

Corn and soybean production with wheat as a common third crop in rotations. Some livestock operations complement crop enterprises on diversified family farms.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches	~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~380,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~398 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations

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

Programs promote crop rotation diversity and soil health improvements through cover crops. Water quality protection focuses on agricultural chemical management.

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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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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