Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Vigo County
Vigo County is part of the Central Mississippi Valley Wooded Slopes land resource region (MLRA 115). The county's mean elevation is about 489 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Vigo County sees 43.6 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 53.7°F mean annual temperature.
Vigo County carries 979 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 1,788 acres. 464 farms operate in the county, averaging 227 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Indiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Goats, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Hogs |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Vigo County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
3241 S 3rd Pl, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Vigo County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Vigo County greening up around April and peaking in July. The county carries about 1,788 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Vigo County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Vigo County at an average farm size of 227 acres, 40% small operations, 24% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 1,749 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Vigo County
Vigo County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, corn, and soybeans. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Vigo County Operations
Based on Vigo County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize protecting water quality in the Wabash River watershed through riparian buffers and nutrient management. Urban-agricultural partnerships promote sustainable practices while maintaining productive farming near population centers.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Vigo County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Clark County, Illinois, Edgar County, Illinois, Clay County, Indiana, Parke County, Indiana, Sullivan County, Indiana, and Vermillion County, Indiana. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Vigo County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Indiana guide: Indiana Farm Programs Guide
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