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Crowley County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Crowley County lies in the upper Arkansas River valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains, with elevations ranging from 5,200 to 6,500 feet. The Arkansas River provides irrigation water for valley agriculture in this high intermountain basin.

Irrigated agriculture along the Arkansas River produces alfalfa, grass hay, and some row crops, while ranching operations utilize both irrigated and dryland areas. The county's agriculture reflects adaptation to higher elevation and shorter growing seasons than eastern Colorado.

Quick Facts
RegionArkansas Valley
Top CommoditiesHorses, Corn, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~150 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,600 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 "Crowley 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 Crowley County Operations

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

Water management along the Arkansas River and sustainable grazing practices are conservation priorities. Programs support efficient irrigation systems and help ranchers manage livestock operations in variable mountain climate conditions.

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 Crowley County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Crowley 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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