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Vermilion County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Vermilion County features level to gently rolling prairie terrain drained by the Vermilion River and its tributaries, with deep fertile soils throughout most areas. The county includes several state parks and recreation areas along the river corridors.

Agriculture is dominated by large-scale corn and soybean production on highly productive prairie soils, with some cattle operations and grain storage facilities. Many farms utilize precision agriculture techniques and participate in conservation programs to protect water quality.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~720 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~450,000 acres
Average Farm Size~441 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 "Vermilion 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 Vermilion County Operations

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

CREP targets riparian buffers along the Vermilion River to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff. CSP emphasizes cover crop adoption and advanced nutrient management on the county's productive farmland.

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 Vermilion County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Vermilion 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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