Rosebud County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Rosebud County spans the Yellowstone River valley with surrounding hills, coulees, and extensive rangeland typical of southeastern Montana. The county includes portions of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and significant coal resources.
Cattle ranching dominates with extensive grazing operations adapted to semi-arid conditions and variable precipitation. Limited dryland farming produces wheat and hay with irrigation supporting some crop production along the Yellowstone River.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Sheep, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~180 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~2,870,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~8,000 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 "Rosebud 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 Rosebud County Operations
Based on Rosebud County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports extensive grazing management and rangeland improvements on large ranch operations across diverse terrain. Conservation practices emphasize sustainable grazing systems and drought resilience for operations in this semi-arid 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 Rosebud County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Rosebud County?"
Your Next Steps in Rosebud 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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