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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bowman County
Bowman County is part of the Rolling Soft Shale Plain land resource region (MLRA 54). The county's mean elevation is about 2,997 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Bowman County sees 16.0 in of rain, a 214-day growing season, a 43.2°F mean annual temperature.
Bowman County carries 18,557 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 402,615 acres. 307 farms operate in the county, averaging 2,414 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Honey, Barley, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Bowman County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
111 2nd Ave NW, Bowman, ND 58623
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Bowman County Operations
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. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Bowman County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Fallon County, Montana, Adams County, North Dakota, Slope County, North Dakota, and Harding County, South Dakota. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Bowman County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the North Dakota guide: North Dakota Farm Programs Guide
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