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Richland County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Richland County features gently rolling prairie terrain with numerous small streams and wetland areas scattered throughout the landscape. The county sits in the transition zone between the Grand Prairie and the lower Wabash River valley.

The county's agriculture centers on corn and soybean production on moderately productive soils, with many farms also maintaining cattle operations. Oil production has historically supplemented farm income, with many agricultural operations coexisting with energy development.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~391 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 "Richland 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 Richland County Operations

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

CRP targets marginal cropland and provides wildlife habitat enhancement across the prairie landscape. EQIP supports installation of drainage tile systems and livestock watering facilities to improve farm productivity.

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 Richland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Richland 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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