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Adams County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Adams County features flat to gently rolling plains along the South Platte River with elevations ranging from 4,900 to 5,400 feet. The county includes portions of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Barr Lake State Park.

Agriculture here focuses on irrigated crop production along river bottoms and dryland farming on higher elevations. The proximity to Denver creates opportunities for direct marketing and agritourism operations.

Quick Facts
RegionFront Range
Top CommoditiesWheat, Corn, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Horses, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~640,000 acres
Average Farm Size~728 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Adams County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Adams County Operations

Based on Adams County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs emphasize water quality protection along the South Platte River corridor. Urban interface management and soil health practices are priorities for maintaining agriculture near metropolitan areas.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Adams County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Adams County?"

Your Next Steps in Adams County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Colorado guide: Colorado Farm Programs Guide

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