Bowman County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling prairie transitioning to badlands in the east with the Little Missouri River drainage. Oil development has impacted some agricultural areas.

Cattle ranching predominates with some wheat and hay production on better soils. Ranch sizes tend to be large due to the semi-arid climate.

Quick Facts


Region	Southwest
Top Commodities	Wheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Honey, Barley, Sheep
Farms & Ranches	~210 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~740,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~2,400 acres

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

Find your Service Center:

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Search for "Bowman 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.

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

Drought mitigation and range improvement practices are priorities. Programs also address reclamation of lands affected by oil and gas development.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Bowman County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

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