Powder River County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Powder River County encompasses the Powder River valley with rolling hills, sagebrush steppe, and badlands typical of southeastern Montana. The county features extensive rangeland with scattered coulees and seasonal drainages.
Extensive cattle ranching dominates with large operations adapted to arid conditions and variable forage production. Limited dryland farming occurs on suitable soils with wheat and hay the primary crops.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Wheat, Corn, Horses, Barley |
| Farms & Ranches | ~75 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,850,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~5,600 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 "Powder River 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 Powder River County Operations
Based on Powder River County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports rangeland management improvements including prescribed grazing and brush management on extensive ranch operations. Conservation practices emphasize soil health and drought resilience in this semi-arid ranching 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 Powder River County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Powder River County?"
Your Next Steps in Powder River 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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