Rangeland Improvement Loan Program
The Rangeland Improvement Loan Program was started in 1979 as part of the Rangeland Resource Program (MCA 76-14-111). It makes low-interest loans available to Montana's farmers and ranchers for rangeland improvements and development, and provides low-interest loans as an incentive for private landowners to undertake range improvement practices.
Current interest rate = 1.5%
Maximum loan amount = $75,000
Repayment is scheduled for a maximum of ten years with annual installments
Loan applicant must apply initially to the local conservation district where the application is reviewed along with the conservation plan. The application is then reviewed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), before being forwarded to the Rangeland Resource Committee. The Director of DNRC has final approval authority.
LOAN PROGRAM BY THE NUMBERS
Applications = 272
Loans = 161
Total Loaned = $3,588,261.55
Total Paid Back = $3,329,153.96
No defaults
- Contact Information
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Stacey Barta, Coordinator, 406-594-8481
Bill Herbolich, Loan Officer, 406-444-6668
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Download and print application to complete.
APPLICATION (pdf format)
- Contact
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State Coordinator
Stacey Barta, 406-594-8481
Named in honor of Aldo Leopold, Sand County Foundation’s Leopold Conservation Award makes an impact by publicly recognizing extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. It inspires other landowners representing millions of acres, and influences the general public’s understanding of the importance of private working land in conservation.
The award is presented by the Sand County Foundation in partnership with Governor Greg Gianforte's Office, Montana Department of Agriculture, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Rangeland Resources Committee.
Annual finalists receive $10,000 cash and a commemorative crystal award.
2020 Award | Watch Video
C Lazy J Livestock | Malta, MT
2019 Award | Watch Video
Milton Ranch | Roundup, MT