Roosevelt County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Roosevelt County encompasses the Missouri River valley with Fort Peck Lake and Dam plus extensive prairie and badlands. The county includes Fort Peck Indian Reservation and typical northern Great Plains landscapes.
Dryland farming produces spring wheat, barley, and pulse crops while cattle ranching utilizes native grasslands and crop residues. Some irrigation occurs near the Missouri River for hay and limited crop production.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Montana |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Barley, Corn, Soybeans, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~190 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,220,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~3,300 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 "Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County Operations
Based on Roosevelt County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CRP provides important wildlife habitat around Fort Peck Lake and protects highly erodible cropland throughout the county. EQIP supports diversified crop rotations including pulse crops and grazing management on extensive 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 Roosevelt County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Roosevelt County?"
Your Next Steps in Roosevelt 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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