Carbon County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Encompasses diverse terrain from the Beartooth Plateau and Absaroka Mountains in the south to rolling prairie in the north, with the Yellowstone River valley cutting through the center. The county includes portions of the Beartooth Highway and serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
Irrigated farming along the Yellowstone River produces sugar beets, corn, and alfalfa, while extensive cattle ranching operations utilize mountain pastures and prairie grasslands. The county's elevation range allows for both intensive valley agriculture and high-altitude grazing.
Quick Facts
| Region | South-Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Barley, Wheat, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~250 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~740,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,100 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 "Carbon 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 Carbon County Operations
Based on Carbon County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
High-altitude grazing management and wildlife conflict mitigation are priority conservation areas given proximity to Yellowstone ecosystem. Irrigation modernization projects focus on water efficiency improvements along the productive Yellowstone River corridor.
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 Carbon County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Carbon County?"
Your Next Steps in Carbon 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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