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Garfield County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Garfield County spans diverse terrain from the Colorado River valley to high peaks of the White River Plateau, with elevations from 5,100 to over 12,000 feet. The county includes portions of the Flat Tops Wilderness and extensive public lands alongside agricultural valleys.

River valley agriculture produces hay, vegetables, and supports cattle operations, while extensive ranching utilizes both private lands and grazing permits on public lands. The county features both intensive valley farming and extensive mountain ranching.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Slope
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Sheep, Horses, Floriculture, Honey, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~400,000 acres
Average Farm Size~670 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 "Garfield 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 Garfield County Operations

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

Diverse terrain requires varied conservation approaches from intensive valley irrigation to extensive mountain grazing management. Programs support sustainable practices across elevation zones and help ranchers manage grazing on public lands.

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 Garfield County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Garfield 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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