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Billings County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Badlands terrain with dramatic buttes, coulees, and the Little Missouri River. Part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies within the county.

Extensive cattle ranching on native rangeland with limited crop production. Hay production occurs in river bottoms and irrigated areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Barley, Hogs, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~730,000 acres
Average Farm Size~4,300 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Billings 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 Billings County Operations

Based on Billings County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Range management and erosion control are primary focuses given the fragile badlands ecosystem. Livestock feeding assistance programs are important during harsh winters.

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 Billings County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Billings County?"

Your Next Steps in Billings County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the North Dakota guide: North Dakota Farm Programs Guide

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