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McKenzie County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county encompasses rugged badlands terrain in the south with the Little Missouri River cutting through dramatic buttes and coulees. Northern areas transition to rolling prairie with scattered oil development infrastructure.

Agricultural operations are primarily extensive cattle ranching utilizing native rangeland and pastures. Crop production is limited to small acreages of spring wheat and hay in the more favorable northern areas.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest
Top CommoditiesWheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Horses
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,360,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,400 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 "McKenzie 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 McKenzie County Operations

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

Little Missouri River watershed restoration projects receive priority funding through CREP for riparian buffers. Livestock forage programs help ranchers manage grazing during oil development disruptions.

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 McKenzie County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in McKenzie 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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