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Montgomery County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Missouri River hills and bottomland with diverse terrain from fertile floodplain to forested bluffs. The Loutre River and smaller streams provide additional drainage through the rolling landscape.

Mixed agriculture combines row crop production on bottom ground with cattle grazing on hill pastures and timber areas. Wine grape production and agritourism operations add diversity to traditional farming.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Missouri
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~410 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~200,000 acres
Average Farm Size~295 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:

Erosion control on sloping vineyard and pasture land helps protect soil and water resources. Specialty crop programs support wine grape production and other high-value agricultural enterprises.

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 Missouri guide: Missouri Farm Programs Guide

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