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Washington County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Washington County features gently rolling terrain with a mix of prairie and timber areas, drained by the Kaskaskia River and numerous smaller tributaries. The county includes several state conservation areas and scattered wetlands.

Agriculture centers on corn and soybean production on suitable soils, with cattle operations utilizing timber and marginal ground for grazing. Many farms maintain diversified operations combining row crops with livestock enterprises and some timber management.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Dairy, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~330,000 acres
Average Farm Size~514 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 "Washington 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 Washington County Operations

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

EQIP supports both crop production improvements and livestock facility upgrades for diversified operations. CRP enrollment focuses on highly erodible areas and provides wildlife habitat enhancement.

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 Washington County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Washington 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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