Musselshell County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Musselshell County features rolling prairie broken by the Musselshell River and surrounding badlands and coulees. The county includes portions of the Bull Mountains and typical central Montana mixed grass prairie.
Dryland farming produces wheat and barley while cattle ranching utilizes native grasslands and crop residues. Operations are adapted to variable precipitation with drought management a constant consideration.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Horses, Sheep |
| Farms & Ranches | ~170 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,130,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~3,400 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 "Musselshell 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 Musselshell County Operations
Based on Musselshell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CRP provides crucial soil erosion protection on highly erodible cropland in this semi-arid region. EQIP supports flexible grazing systems and drought mitigation strategies for both crop and livestock enterprises.
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 Musselshell County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Musselshell County?"
Your Next Steps in Musselshell 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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