Fergus County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Dominated by the Judith Basin and surrounded by the Little Belt, Big Snowy, and Judith Mountains, creating a distinctive bowl-shaped valley in central Montana. The landscape features rolling hills, mountain-fed creeks, and some of the state's most productive dryland farming areas.
Renowned for high-quality wheat production across the fertile Judith Basin, with barley and pulse crops also thriving in the area's favorable soils and climate. Cattle operations are integrated throughout, utilizing both cultivated fields and native grasslands in the surrounding hills.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Barley, Floriculture, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~380 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~2,320,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~3,000 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 "Fergus 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 Fergus County Operations
Based on Fergus County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil health initiatives focus on maintaining the productivity of some of Montana's premier dryland farming soils. Conservation programs emphasize diverse crop rotations and integration of livestock grazing to sustain long-term agricultural productivity.
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 Fergus County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Fergus County?"
Your Next Steps in Fergus 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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