Gallatin County, Montana: Farm & Ranch Directory
36 farm and ranch listings in Gallatin County, Montana, grouped by category below.
Events in Gallatin County
- Montana FFA Ag Expo
Montana FFA Ag Expo with twenty-six career and leadership development events for FFA members in Bozeman, November 12 to 14, 2026. Volunteer judges are recruited each year.
Bozeman, MT | (406) 581-9299 | Organizer: Montana FFA Official event details - Montana 4-H State Shoot
Montana 4-H shooting sports state shoot in Bozeman, March 7-8, 2027.
- Gallatin County 4-H and FFA Fair
Big Sky Country State Fair youth fair at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 2026 events ran July 9-19 and the next fair is announced for July 15-25, 2027.
- Montana State University Cowboys and Candlelight
The 29th annual Cowboys and Candlelight event in Bozeman, held February 15, 2026, on the Montana rodeo calendar.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Montana State University Spring Rodeo
College rodeo hosted in Bozeman by Montana State University, April 9 to 12, 2026.
- Montana 4-H State Shotgun Qualifier
State 4-H shotgun qualifier held in Logan on Saturday, May 2, 2026, part of the Montana 4-H shooting sports schedule.
Logan, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H Congress
Statewide 4-H gathering on the Montana State University campus for members 13 and older, with contests, workshops and county delegations. The 2026 Congress ran July 7 to 10.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Gallatin County Fair
Fair week in Bozeman (Jul 10-19, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Gallatin County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
Judging contest held during 4-H Congress at the Miller Pavilion area on July 8, 2026; classes of beef, swine, sheep and meat goats plus reasons. Winning team earns travel help to the Western Roundup in Denver.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Gallatin County 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale
Live, in-person sale on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 4 p.m. in the AgWest Tent, after buyer check-in and barbecue and the 4-H Foundation scholarship announcements.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Big Sky Country State Fair
Gallatin County's summer fair at the fairgrounds in Bozeman. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15 to 19, 2026.
- Bozeman Stampede
Three-night Bozeman Stampede rodeo at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in early August. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 6-8, 2026.
Bozeman, MT Official event details
Agribusiness in Gallatin County
- Bridger Mountain Meats
Custom-exempt meat processor in Belgrade, Gallatin County, holding Montana Department of Livestock plant number 3K55; it cuts and wraps livestock and game for the animal's owner rather than for retail sale.
Belgrade, MT - Central Park Meats
Custom-exempt meat processor in Belgrade, Gallatin County, holding Montana Department of Livestock plant number 1804; it cuts and wraps livestock and game for the animal's owner rather than for retail sale.
Belgrade, MT - Circle S Seeds
Seed dealer in Three Forks, Gallatin County, working with pulse seed; part of the Montana Department of Agriculture's pulse industry directory.
14990 Madison Frontage Rd, Three Forks, MT | 406-285-3269 - Feddes Family Meats, LLC
State-inspected meat establishment in Manhattan, Gallatin County, under Montana Department of Livestock plant number 009, approved for slaughter and processing.
Manhattan, MT - Grotto Meats
State-inspected meat establishment in Bozeman, Gallatin County, under Montana Department of Livestock plant number 115, approved for processing.
Bozeman, MT - Happel's Clean Cut Meats LLC
Custom-exempt meat processor in Bozeman, Gallatin County, holding Montana Department of Livestock plant number 1703; it cuts and wraps livestock and game for the animal's owner rather than for retail sale.
Bozeman, MT - Hook em & Skin em
Custom-exempt meat processor in Three Forks, Gallatin County, holding Montana Department of Livestock plant number 2183; it cuts and wraps livestock and game for the animal's owner rather than for retail sale.
Three Forks, MT - Montana State University Meat Lab
State-inspected meat establishment in Bozeman, Gallatin County, under Montana Department of Livestock plant number 172, approved for processing.
Bozeman, MT
Media & Press in Gallatin County
- Belgrade News
Newspaper based in Belgrade covering Gallatin County news, schools, sports and local government, and a source of community and rural coverage for area farm and ranch families.
Belgrade, MT Website - Montana Ag Live
MontanaPBS call-in show produced with MSU Extension since May 1994; viewers phone questions to expert panels during 18 live episodes a year, with reruns on Sunday mornings.
Bozeman, MT - Montana Farm Bureau Spokesman
Quarterly member magazine of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, with policy news, county Farm Bureau updates and member stories.
Bozeman, MT
Organizations in Gallatin County
- American Simmental Association
National breed association for Simmental cattle based in Bozeman, supporting registry, genetic evaluation and member services for beef producers.
Bozeman, MT - Gallatin Conservation District
Manhattan conservation district, a locally governed Montana body offering landowners help with natural resource projects, 310 permits and conservation planning.
120 S 5th St, Ste B104, PO Box 569, Manhattan, MT 59741 | 406-282-4350 - Gallatin County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau serving Gallatin County farm and ranch families as part of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation network of local chapters.
MT - MSU Extension Gallatin County
Gallatin County Extension office on North Black Avenue in Bozeman, which manages 4-H registration, interviews, record books and fair entry.
903 N. Black Ave., Bozeman, MT - MSU Extension Gallatin County Office
Montana State University Extension county office at Belgrade serving Gallatin County residents with 4-H, agriculture, natural resources and community education.
Belgrade, MT
Livestock Auctions & Sale Barns in Gallatin County
- Headwaters Livestock Auction
Three Forks auction yard serving the Gallatin Valley and headwaters of the Missouri, with a sales schedule online.
Three Forks, MT | 406-285-6896 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Gallatin County
- Big Sky Farmers Market
Farmers market at Fire Pit Park, Big Sky Town Center in Big Sky, Gallatin County: Every other Thursday evening, 5-7 p.m., July to September. Check the local organizer for current-season hours.
Big Sky, MT - Bogert Farmers Market
Farmers market at Bogert Park, S. Church Ave. in Bozeman, Gallatin County: Tuesdays 5-8 p.m., June to September. Check the local organizer for current-season hours.
Bozeman, MT - Manhattan Farmers Market
Farmers market at Railroad Park, West Main in Manhattan, Gallatin County: Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m., June to September. Check the local organizer for current-season hours.
Manhattan, MT - Original Gallatin Valley Farmers Market
Farmers market at Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, Gallatin County: Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, June to September. Check the local organizer for current-season hours.
Bozeman, MT
Ag Education in Gallatin County
- Belgrade FFA Chapter
Local FFA chapter in Belgrade, Gallatin County, one of the roughly 111 chapters in the Montana FFA Association.
Belgrade, MT - Montana State University College of Agriculture
MSU's agriculture college in Bozeman, with departments in animal and range sciences, plant sciences, land resources, ag economics and ag education, plus seven research centers across the state.
Bozeman, MT - MSU Department of Agricultural and Technology Education
MSU department that trains Montana ag teachers and helps host FFA convention contests; its annual DATE banquet is held at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.
Bozeman, MT
Helpful Guides for Gallatin County
- MSU Extension in Montana
What MSU Extension offers in Montana: county and reservation offices in 56 counties, soil and water testing, plant diagnosis, pesticide training, 4-H enrollment, animal quality assurance and fair entries.
- Montana Conservation Districts
How Montana's 58 conservation districts work: 310 stream permits, equipment rentals, tree and seed help, elected supervisors, funding, and how to find and contact your district.
- Montana Farm Bureau
What Montana Farm Bureau and its 30 county Farm Bureaus do: how policy starts with county resolutions, delegates and the annual convention, membership types and dues, and how to get involved.
- Montana County Fairs
A practical guide to Montana county fairs: 2026 season dates, 4-H, FFA and open class, interview judging, livestock rules, entry deadlines, premiums and the junior livestock sale.
- Major Montana Stock Shows and Rodeos
A guide to MontanaFair in Billings, the NILE Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale: dates, junior livestock schedules, entry deadlines, health rules and where to go.
- Montana 4-H Events and Contests
How Montana 4-H works beyond the fair: Montana 4-H Congress dates, ages and registration, Pre-Congress, state contest rules, Roundup eligibility and the statewide 4-H calendar.
- Montana County Junior Livestock Shows
How Montana county junior livestock shows work: Quality Assurance, tagging deadlines, species weights for beef, sheep, goats and swine, showmanship, sale eligibility and brand inspection.