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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Slope County
Slope County sits within the Rolling Soft Shale Plain (MLRA 54) region. Elevation averages about 2,783 feet.
Temperatures in Slope County range from a January mean low of 7°F to a July mean high near 84°F. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Slope County ran 197 farms, 757,635 acres of farmland, and 13,463 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Barley, Soybeans, Horses |
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 Slope County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
111 2nd Ave NW, Bowman, ND 58623
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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 Slope County Operations
Based on Slope County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Little Missouri River watershed conservation emphasizes riparian restoration and erosion control on steep terrain through CREP enrollment. Extensive ranch operations utilize EQIP for livestock water development and range improvements across challenging topography.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Fallon County, Montana, Adams County, North Dakota, Billings County, North Dakota, Bowman County, North Dakota, Golden Valley County, North Dakota, and Hettinger County, North Dakota. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Slope 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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