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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Fremont County
Elevation across Fremont County averages about 6,782 feet. The county falls within the Southern Rocky Mountains (MLRA 48A) land resource region.
The growing season in Fremont County spans roughly 214 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 13.9 inches per year. January lows average around 14°F while July highs reach about 82°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 681 farms in Fremont County, operating across 231,567 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 340 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Mountains |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Fremont County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
248 Dozier Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
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 Fremont County Operations
Based on Fremont County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management along the Arkansas River and sustainable grazing on diverse terrain are key priorities. Programs support irrigation efficiency and help ranchers manage operations across elevation gradients from valleys to mountain slopes.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Fremont County: Chaffee County, Colorado, Custer County, Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado, Park County, Colorado, Pueblo County, Colorado, and Saguache County, Colorado. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Fremont 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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