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El Paso County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

El Paso County extends from the Colorado Springs metropolitan area eastward onto the High Plains, with elevations ranging from 4,900 to over 14,000 feet including Pikes Peak. The county features dramatic terrain transitions from urban areas to plains agriculture.

Eastern plains agriculture focuses on wheat, corn, and cattle production, while areas near Colorado Springs support specialty operations and agritourism. The county combines large-scale dryland farming with smaller operations serving urban markets.

Quick Facts
RegionFront Range
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Horses, Poultry, Vegetables, Hogs, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~490,000 acres
Average Farm Size~407 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 "El Paso 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 El Paso County Operations

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

Urban interface management and plains conservation are dual priorities given the county's diverse geography. Programs support both intensive urban-edge agriculture and extensive dryland farming operations on the eastern plains.

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 El Paso County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in El Paso 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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