Hill County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rolling prairie extends from the Milk River valley to the Bears Paw Mountains, with the county encompassing both irrigated river bottoms and extensive dryland farming areas. The landscape features typical northern Great Plains topography with scattered hills, coulees, and the historic Havre area.
Diversified agriculture includes irrigated crops along the Milk River and extensive dryland wheat farming across the prairie uplands. The county combines both intensive irrigated production and large-scale dryland farming operations typical of north-central Montana.
Quick Facts
| Region | North-Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Barley, Poultry, Corn |
| Farms & Ranches | ~310 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,850,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~2,600 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 "Hill 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 Hill County Operations
Based on Hill County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation efficiency improvements along the Milk River and soil conservation on dryland areas are primary program focuses. Conservation efforts emphasize sustainable farming practices that maintain productivity while protecting soil and water resources in the semi-arid environment.
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 Hill County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Hill County?"
Your Next Steps in Hill 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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