Richland County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Richland County features the Missouri and Yellowstone river confluence with rolling prairie, badlands, and extensive agricultural areas. The county includes Sidney and significant oil and gas development alongside farming and ranching.
Diversified agriculture includes irrigated and dryland farming with sugar beets, wheat, corn, and soybeans prominent crops. Cattle operations utilize both irrigated pastures and extensive rangelands with energy development providing additional income.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Soybeans, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~320 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,150,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~2,600 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 "Richland 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 Richland County Operations
Based on Richland County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports precision agriculture technologies and irrigation efficiency improvements for intensive crop production. Conservation practices emphasize soil health in rotation systems and managing agricultural impacts from energy development activities.
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 Richland County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Richland County?"
Your Next Steps in Richland 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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