Moultrie County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling prairie with highly fertile soils formed from glacial deposits. Lake Shelbyville reservoir creates recreational and water resources in the area.

Corn and soybean production dominates with excellent yields on productive prairie soils. Farm operations tend to be efficient with modern equipment and practices.

Quick Facts


Region	East Central Illinois
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Dairy, Hogs
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~200,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~412 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 "Moultrie 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 Moultrie County Operations

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

Programs emphasize soil health and water quality protection around Lake Shelbyville watershed. Cover crop adoption is increasing to improve soil conservation.

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 Moultrie County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Moultrie 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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