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Saline County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Saline County features rolling hills dissected by numerous creeks and tributaries of the Saline River, with areas of both prairie and forest. The county includes parts of the Shawnee Hills and several state fish and wildlife areas.

Agriculture focuses on livestock operations and hay production well-suited to the county's rolling terrain, with some row crop production in valley areas. Many farms integrate cattle grazing with timber management on the forested portions of their properties.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Wheat
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size~405 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 "Saline 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 Saline County Operations

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

EQIP emphasizes pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems to maximize forage production. CRP protects highly erodible slopes while providing additional income for livestock operations.

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 Saline County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Saline 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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