The rich farmland of Bureau County surrounding Princeton is some of the most fertile in the Midwest. In fact, Bureau County carries the distinction of annually ranking among the top 100 counties in the entire nation for total agricultural revenues. With 92 percent of the county’s land area in farms, it is little wonder that agriculture provides an important economic base for both Bureau County and Princeton.

Princeton’s and Bureau County’s location holds a great advantage to farmers with its easy access to the agricultural trade channels of the world. Complete highway systems plus access to rail make transport of commodities to the Chicago area and other markets a simple task. Illinois River barge systems allow easy transport of grain down river to important trade ports and terminals.

The area’s thriving agricultural interests are served by numerous agri-businesses and AG services located in Princeton.

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