
OFFICE HOURS: Welcome to Bowman County, the heart of North Dakota's agriculture and oil industries!
Bowman County's economy relies heavily on its number one industry - agriculture. Farm and ranch operations are diversified, incorporating both crops and livestock production. Spring wheat is the most extensive crop planted, but many others include peas, hay, oats, barley, rye corn and sunflowers.
Beef cattle and sheep are also an important part of the economic cycle of Bowman County. With the wide open spaces and ample prairies, the County is idea for cattle production. The livestock industry dates back to the early 1890's and is still on of Bowman County's most important occupation.
Bowman County's energy sector is its largest employer with abundant oil and natural gas exploration and production. After years of production, the county ranks as North Dakota's second largest oil producer and the state ranks as fourth largest in the nation.
Come to the place where endless opportunity and ideal quality of life meet!
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Bowman County BURN BAN when we are in the HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME category according to the ND FIRE INDEX
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Bowman/Slope Mulit-Hazard Mitigation Plan working draft 12-19-2011... Public Input requested.