Madison County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Madison County features the Madison River valley surrounded by the Tobacco Root and Madison mountain ranges. The county includes portions of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and historic Virginia City.
Irrigated hay production dominates valley bottoms along the Madison River with high-quality alfalfa and grass hay crops. Cattle operations combine irrigated pastures with mountain grazing permits for summer range.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Wheat, Honey, Horses, Barley |
| Farms & Ranches | ~280 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~930,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,600 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 "Madison 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 Madison County Operations
Based on Madison County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP projects focus on irrigation efficiency improvements and riparian restoration along the Madison River system. Conservation practices emphasize protecting water quality while maintaining productive hay meadows and grazing lands.
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 Madison County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Madison County?"
Your Next Steps in Madison 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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