Sweet Grass County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
Sweet Grass County encompasses the Yellowstone River valley, Crazy Mountains, and rolling foothills with Big Timber as the county seat. The county features diverse topography from river bottoms to mountain peaks and extensive grasslands.
Irrigated farming produces hay, small grains, and sugar beets while cattle operations combine valley pastures with mountain grazing. The county supports both traditional ranching and diversified crop production.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Wheat, Hogs |
| Farms & Ranches | ~240 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~920,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~3,200 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 "Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass County Operations
Based on Sweet Grass County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports precision agriculture for sugar beet production and sustainable grazing management in mountain environments. Conservation practices emphasize soil health in intensive cropping systems and wildlife habitat protection.
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 Sweet Grass County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Sweet Grass County?"
Your Next Steps in Sweet Grass 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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