Cascade County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Centered around Great Falls and the Missouri River, with rolling prairie extending north and foothills of the Little Belt Mountains to the southeast. The county features the famous Giant Springs and numerous coulees cutting through the high plains landscape.
Dryland wheat farming predominates across the county's extensive prairie, supplemented by irrigated crops near the Missouri River and cattle operations on grasslands. The area around Great Falls serves as a major grain marketing and processing hub for north-central Montana.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Hogs, Barley, Dairy, Poultry |
| Farms & Ranches | ~420 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,360,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,400 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 "Cascade 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 Cascade County Operations
Based on Cascade County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil conservation practices focus on wind erosion control and moisture retention in the semi-arid farming environment. Programs emphasize sustainable dryland farming techniques and integration of livestock grazing with crop production systems.
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 Cascade County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Cascade County?"
Your Next Steps in Cascade 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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