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Petroleum County, Montana

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Petroleum County consists entirely of rangeland and dryland farming areas with no incorporated towns and Winnett as the county seat. The county features rolling prairie, scattered wetlands, and portions of the Missouri River breaks.

Extensive cattle ranching dominates with some dryland wheat farming on suitable soils. Operations are typically large-scale with low stocking rates adapted to limited annual precipitation.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Montana
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Horses
Farms & Ranches~35 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~660,000 acres
Average Farm Size~6,600 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Petroleum 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 Petroleum County Operations

Based on Petroleum County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

CRP enrollment protects fragile rangeland and provides wildlife habitat in this sparsely populated county. EQIP supports extensive grazing systems and stock water development for large ranch operations.

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 Petroleum County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Petroleum County?"

Your Next Steps in Petroleum County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Montana guide: Montana Farm Programs Guide

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