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Montgomery County, Indiana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Rolling terrain with Sugar Creek flowing through the county, creating scenic valleys and fertile bottomlands. The landscape features a mix of prairie and woodland with well-drained soils.

Corn and soybean production dominates on the better soils, while livestock operations utilize the rolling pastureland. Family farms average medium size with diversified crop and livestock enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionWest Central Indiana
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Poultry, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~510 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size~388 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

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:

Streambank stabilization and riparian buffer establishment along Sugar Creek are key conservation focuses. Precision agriculture adoption is supported to optimize fertilizer applications on variable soils.

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

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Indiana guide: Indiana Farm Programs Guide

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