A lot of that is very tough to answer. Numbers wise, it depends on how hard EHD hit there. If it didn't show its ugly head, then you should see plenty of deer if there is a fair amount of woods mixed with agriculture, which it sounds like there is. I wouldn't worry about seeing deer if I was you.
Only you can make the call on the size of the deer to shoot. A trophy in one persons mind might be a small buck in someone else's mind. I don't even want to give you a number. Shoot whatever deer is a trophy for you and don't worry what anyone else say. I've seen people in Illinois shoot a small 6 point and have the biggest smile on their face and couldn't stop telling the story of how they shot it. I've also seen people in Illinois shoot 150" and couldn't care less. Shoot whatever makes you smile and don't worry about the rest.