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Mountrail County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county encompasses rolling prairie in the south transitioning to rougher terrain near Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River. Oil development infrastructure is prominent throughout much of the county.

Agricultural production focuses on spring wheat, barley, and canola adapted to the shorter growing season and variable precipitation. Cattle ranching utilizes native grasslands with operations adapting to increased oil industry activity and land use changes.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest
Top CommoditiesWheat, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Corn, Barley, Bison
Farms & Ranches~410 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,170,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,300 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 "Mountrail 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 Mountrail County Operations

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

CRP provides income stability for producers dealing with oil development impacts and variable growing conditions. EQIP supports livestock water development and fencing to manage grazing around industrial activities.

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 Mountrail County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Mountrail 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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