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Pulaski County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Pulaski County sits at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, featuring extensive bottomlands and wetlands in the Cache River basin. The county includes parts of the Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area and vast floodplain forests.

Agriculture focuses heavily on row crop production in the fertile river bottomlands, with extensive corn and soybean fields benefiting from rich alluvial soils. The county also supports some cattle operations and specialty crops adapted to the wetland environment.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Illinois
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~601 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 "Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Operations

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

CREP initiatives target wetland restoration and water quality improvement in the Cache River watershed. Disaster assistance programs are crucial due to frequent flooding from the confluence of major rivers.

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 Pulaski County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pulaski County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Illinois guide: Illinois Farm Programs Guide

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