Big Horn County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Dominated by the Crow Indian Reservation and bisected by the Bighorn River, with the Pryor Mountains rising in the northeast. The landscape transitions from river bottoms and irrigated benches to rolling prairie and rugged canyon country.
Irrigated agriculture along the Bighorn River supports sugar beet and corn production, while dryland farming and cattle ranching extend across the upland areas. The county benefits from both surface water irrigation and some of Montana's most productive agricultural soils.
Quick Facts
| Region | South-Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Barley, Bison, Horses, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~3,190,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~8,800 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 "Big Horn 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 Big Horn County Operations
Based on Big Horn County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency improvements and soil conservation practices are prioritized along the fertile river corridor. Programs emphasize supporting Native American producers and maintaining traditional agricultural practices within the reservation boundaries.
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 Big Horn County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Big Horn County?"
Your Next Steps in Big Horn County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Montana guide: Montana Farm Programs Guide
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