Vermilion Agriculture
Vermilion County has a rich agricultural heritage. From our fertile soils to food manufacturers, Vermilion County is a large part of our food production industry in IllinoisVermilion County farms are some of the most productive in Illinois. We annually rank in the top 10 in soybean production, and top 15 in corn production.
Local farmers have also embraced environmental stewardship of the land. Vermilion County leads the state in no-till production of soybeans, and there are thousands of acres enrolled in CRP and other environmental preservation programs.
Agriculture is also a big factor of our local economy. Nearly 1 in every 3 manufacturing and transportation jobs in Vermilion County is ag-related -- from grain processors to food manufacturers to distributors.
Number of Vermilion County Farms = 1,014
Acres of farmland in Vermilion County = 457,375 acres
Percent of Vermilion County that is farmland = 79.6%
2010 Corn Production = 44.47 million bushels
Down 12.9% from 2009 - which was exceptionally high
12th in Illinois
2010 Soybean Production = 11.32 million bushels
Up 6.9% from 2009
5th in Illinois
For more information, visit USDA's Census of Agriculture
Acres of farmland in Vermilion County = 457,375 acres
Percent of Vermilion County that is farmland = 79.6%
2010 Corn Production = 44.47 million bushels
Down 12.9% from 2009 - which was exceptionally high
12th in Illinois
2010 Soybean Production = 11.32 million bushels
Up 6.9% from 2009
5th in Illinois
For more information, visit USDA's Census of Agriculture
Here are some of the many
Vermilion County Ag-related Businesses
Bunge - the world's largest dry corn mill
Quaker - manufacturer of pancake mix, granola bars, cereals and much more
McLane Midwest, Hawkeye Foods, Sygma - distributers of food products to restaurants, convenience stores, nursing homes, and many others
Viscofan - maker of hot dog casings
ConAgra, Full Fill Industries - manufactures and packaging of cooking sprays, including Pam
REG Energy - production of biodiesel fuel
International Greenhouse Company - wholesale and Internet distributor of greenhouse equipment
Vermilion County Ag-related Businesses
Bunge - the world's largest dry corn mill
Quaker - manufacturer of pancake mix, granola bars, cereals and much more
McLane Midwest, Hawkeye Foods, Sygma - distributers of food products to restaurants, convenience stores, nursing homes, and many others
Viscofan - maker of hot dog casings
ConAgra, Full Fill Industries - manufactures and packaging of cooking sprays, including Pam
REG Energy - production of biodiesel fuel
International Greenhouse Company - wholesale and Internet distributor of greenhouse equipment
