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Bent County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Bent County lies along the Arkansas River valley in southeastern Colorado, with elevations ranging from 3,350 to 4,200 feet across predominantly flat plains. The Arkansas River provides irrigation water for valley agriculture, while Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site preserves the area's frontier history.

Irrigated agriculture along the Arkansas River produces corn, alfalfa, and other crops, while dryland farming dominates the upland areas. The county's location along a major river system supports both intensive irrigated operations and extensive dryland farming.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Plains
Top CommoditiesCorn, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Horses, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~760,000 acres
Average Farm Size~3,600 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 "Bent 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 Bent County Operations

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

Water conservation along the Arkansas River and soil health in dryland areas are primary concerns. Programs support efficient irrigation systems and conservation tillage practices to maximize water use efficiency and prevent soil erosion.

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 Bent County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Bent 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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