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Kiowa County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Kiowa County lies in the Arkansas River valley of the High Plains, featuring relatively flat terrain with gentle rolling hills. The county includes portions of the Arkansas River corridor and is characterized by shortgrass prairie and agricultural fields stretching toward the Kansas border.

Dryland farming dominates with wheat, corn, and grain sorghum production supported by limited irrigation from the Arkansas River and Ogallala Aquifer. Cattle operations utilize both cropland for grazing and native grasslands, with some farms integrating crop and livestock systems.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Colorado
Top CommoditiesWheat, Grain sorghum, Corn, Horses, Sheep, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,130,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,500 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 "Kiowa 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 Kiowa County Operations

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

Soil conservation programs address wind erosion concerns on the exposed High Plains terrain. Water conservation initiatives focus on efficient irrigation technologies and aquifer protection given declining groundwater levels in the region.

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 Kiowa County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Kiowa 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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