Yellowstone County, Montana
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
The Yellowstone River flows through fertile valley bottoms surrounded by sandstone rimrocks and rolling benchlands. Billings sits on terraces above the river with agricultural areas extending into the Yellowstone Valley.
Intensive irrigated agriculture in the river bottoms produces sugar beets, corn, and alfalfa, while dryland wheat farming occurs on the benches. Proximity to Billings provides markets for specialty crops and direct marketing opportunities.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Montana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Barley, Corn, Honey, Horses |
| Farms & Ranches | ~520 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~1,430,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,200 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 "Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County Operations
Based on Yellowstone County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Irrigation modernization and water conservation practices are emphasized due to competing water demands. Urban-interface farming programs help preserve agricultural land near the growing Billings metropolitan area.
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 Yellowstone County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Yellowstone County?"
Your Next Steps in Yellowstone 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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