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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Boulder County
Boulder County sits within the Southern Rocky Mountains (MLRA 48A) region. Elevation averages about 8,161 feet.
Temperatures in Boulder County range from a January mean low of 17°F to a July mean high near 81°F. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Boulder County ran 826 farms, 74,242 acres of farmland, and 279 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, cattle, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Front Range |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Floriculture, Corn, Cattle & calves, Horses, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 34+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Boulder County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
9595 Nelson Rd Ste D, Longmont, CO 80501
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Boulder County Operations
Based on Boulder County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Organic farming support and sustainable agriculture practices align with local market demands. Programs emphasize soil health, water quality protection, and helping beginning farmers access land in a high-cost real estate environment.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Broomfield County, Colorado, Gilpin County, Colorado, Grand County, Colorado, Jefferson County, Colorado, Larimer County, Colorado, and Weld County, Colorado. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Boulder County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Colorado guide: Colorado Farm Programs Guide
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