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Slope County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

The county features rugged badlands terrain with deep coulees, buttes, and the Little Missouri River cutting through dramatic landscape formations. Native grasslands cover extensive areas with limited agricultural development potential.

Agricultural operations consist almost entirely of extensive cattle ranching utilizing native rangeland across large ranch units. Limited hay production occurs in river bottoms and more favorable sites to support livestock operations.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest
Top CommoditiesWheat, Cattle & calves, Corn, Barley, Soybeans, Horses
Farms & Ranches~45 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~760,000 acres
Average Farm Size~3,800 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 "Slope 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Slope County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Slope 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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