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Morton County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features rolling prairie terrain with the Heart River flowing eastward through agricultural valleys. The Missouri River forms the eastern boundary with associated bottomland and terraces.

Diversified crop production includes corn, soybeans, wheat, and sunflowers on productive prairie and river valley soils. Cattle operations range from cow-calf enterprises on grasslands to finishing operations utilizing local grain production.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Dairy, Honey
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,800 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 "Morton 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 Morton County Operations

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

Heart River and Missouri River riparian areas receive conservation priority for water quality protection and wildlife habitat. Cover crop adoption is promoted through CSP to improve soil health in intensive row crop systems.

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 Morton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Morton 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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