Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Montgomery County
Elevation across Montgomery County averages about 246 feet. The county falls within the Alabama and Mississippi Blackland Prairie (MLRA 135A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 52.6 inches per year. January lows average around 36°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 512 farms in Montgomery County, operating across 179,866 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 351 acres. Top commodities include cattle, flowering plants, potted, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Alabama |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry, Floriculture, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Montgomery County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
4121 Carmichael Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
105 Gossom Switch Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092
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 Montgomery County
The forage year in Montgomery County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in April (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 76,961 acres of pastureland and 35,771 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Montgomery County
About 19% of Montgomery County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 21% of farms are small and 12% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 351 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Montgomery County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Montgomery County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and high tunnels, irrigation efficiency, and NAP coverage (specialty-crop acres). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
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. 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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Montgomery County: Autauga County, Alabama, Bullock County, Alabama, Crenshaw County, Alabama, Elmore County, Alabama, Lowndes County, Alabama, and Macon County, Alabama. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
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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