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Huerfano County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Huerfano County stretches from the Wet Mountains in the west to the high plains in the east, with the prominent Huerfano Butte rising from the valley floor. The county includes portions of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and features diverse topography from alpine peaks to rolling grasslands.

Agriculture combines mountain valley hay production and cattle ranching in the western portions with dryland farming of wheat and corn on the eastern plains. The county's diverse elevations and microclimates support both irrigated valley farming and extensive rangeland grazing.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Colorado
Top CommoditiesHorses, Poultry, Goats, Hogs, Vegetables, Honey
Farms & Ranches~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~470,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,200 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 "Huerfano 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 Huerfano County Operations

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

Soil conservation practices are emphasized on steep slopes and erosion-prone areas throughout the diverse terrain. Water management programs help optimize limited irrigation resources while CRP enrollment protects sensitive grasslands and provides wildlife habitat.

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 Huerfano County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Huerfano 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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