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Bottineau County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Turtle Mountains rise in the northern portion while glacial plains dominate the south. Lake Metigoshe and numerous wetlands dot the landscape.

Diversified agriculture with wheat, barley, canola, and hay production. Cattle operations utilize both native pasture in the hills and cropland for feed.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Central
Top CommoditiesWheat, Soybeans, Corn, Barley, Cattle & calves, Honey
Farms & Ranches~480 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~960,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,300 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 "Bottineau 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 Bottineau County Operations

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

Forest management practices are important in the Turtle Mountains region. Conservation programs address both prairie and woodland habitat needs.

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 Bottineau County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bottineau 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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