Montana Agriculture

Farm data, grants, and resources for Montana farmers.

Total Farms
27,000
Avg Farm Size
2,136ac
Total Ag Sales
$5.2B
Top Crop
Wheat

National Rankings

  • #2 Wheat
  • #1 Lentils
  • #2 Barley

Top Crops

Wheat Hay Barley Lentils Cattle

Key Challenges

  • Drought severity
  • Wildfire
  • Distance to markets
  • Grizzly/wolf livestock predation

Montana Grants & Programs

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Federal Programs (All States)

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)

Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices. Covers cover crops, no-till equipment, nutrient management, and more.

Amount: Up to $450,000 · Deadline: January 15 batching (varies)

CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program)

Rewards farmers already doing conservation with annual payments to do more.

Amount: ~$25/acre annual · Deadline: Annual signup

CRP (Conservation Reserve Program)

Retire environmentally sensitive cropland. Annual rental payments for 10-15 years.

Amount: Annual rental payments · Deadline: General signup (periodic)

USDA Value-Added Producer Grant

For farmers adding value to raw ag products (processing, marketing).

Amount: Up to $75,000 (planning) / $250,000 (working capital) · Deadline: Annual (spring)

Local Food Promotion Program

Supports development of local and regional food systems.

Amount: Up to $500,000 · Deadline: Annual

Specialty Crop Block Grant

Enhances competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, nuts).

Amount: Varies by state · Deadline: Varies

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Montana State Fair

Location: Great Falls · When: July-August

Official Website →

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