Montgomery County, Alabama
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The county features rolling hills and creek valleys in the Alabama River basin, with the Tallapoosa River forming the eastern boundary. Montgomery sits on the fall line where the Piedmont meets the Gulf Coastal Plain.
Agriculture focuses on cattle ranching and hay production across the rolling pastureland, with some row crop farming in river bottom soils. Small-scale vegetable operations and horse farms are common near the Montgomery metropolitan area.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry, Floriculture, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~180,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~351 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations
Based on Montgomery County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding prioritizes pasture improvement and livestock watering systems for cattle operations. Beginning farmer programs support new producers entering cattle and hay enterprises near urban markets.
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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Montgomery County?"
Your Next Steps in Montgomery County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Alabama guide: Alabama Farm Programs Guide
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