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Scott County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Scott County features relatively flat to gently rolling prairie terrain with fertile soils and good drainage throughout most of the area. The county is drained by several small creeks flowing toward the Illinois River valley to the east.

The county's agriculture is dominated by large-scale corn and soybean operations taking advantage of uniformly productive soils across most of the area. Modern farming practices include extensive use of GPS guidance systems and variable rate application technology.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~392 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 "Scott 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 Scott County Operations

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

CSP emphasizes soil health improvement through cover crops and advanced nutrient management systems. EQIP provides cost-share for precision agriculture equipment and conservation tillage systems.

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 Scott County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Scott 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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