Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover.

USDA is investing up to $17 million for conservation partners to help protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership. Proposals are due August 15.

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, foresters and other landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land.

NRCS provides voluntary technical assistance to private landowners impacted by wildfire. Contact your local USDA Service Center for information.

NRCS emphasizes voluntary, science-based assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners improve their natural resources. In this video series, some of those producers discuss how NRCS has helped them move toward their natural resource and operational goals.