Conejos County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Conejos County sits in the south-central San Luis Valley at elevations around 7,500 to 8,000 feet, bordered by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and San Juan Mountains to the west. The Conejos River and Rio Grande provide irrigation water for valley agriculture.

Potato production dominates the agricultural economy, taking advantage of sandy soils and high-altitude growing conditions that produce premium potatoes. Barley, alfalfa, and cattle operations complement the potato industry in this high-altitude farming environment.

Quick Facts


Region	San Luis Valley
Top Commodities	Cattle & calves, Barley, Sheep, Wheat, Horses, Hogs
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~170,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~400 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 "Conejos 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 Conejos County Operations

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

Irrigation efficiency and soil health are priorities in this intensive potato production area. Programs support advanced irrigation technology and crop rotation practices to maintain productivity in the valley's sandy soils.

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 Conejos County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Conejos 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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