Phillips County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Phillips County spans the Milk River valley with the Little Rocky Mountains in the south and rolling prairie to the north. The county includes Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and typical northern Great Plains topography.
Dryland farming produces spring wheat, barley, and pulse crops while cattle ranching utilizes native grasslands. Irrigation from the Milk River supports some hay production and limited crop diversification.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Hogs, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~220 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,870,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~5,000 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 "Phillips 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 Phillips County Operations
Based on Phillips County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CRP contracts protect highly erodible soils and provide wildlife habitat across extensive dryland farming areas. EQIP supports crop rotation systems including pulse crops and conservation tillage practices adapted to semi-arid conditions.
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 Phillips County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Phillips County?"
Your Next Steps in Phillips 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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