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Lincoln County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lincoln County sits on the High Plains of east-central Colorado, featuring gently rolling terrain typical of the shortgrass prairie region. The county is characterized by agricultural fields, grasslands, and scattered rural communities across its broad, open landscape.

Dryland farming operations focus primarily on wheat production, with some corn and grain sorghum cultivation depending on precipitation patterns. Cattle ranching utilizes both native grasslands and crop residues, with many operations integrating livestock grazing with crop production systems.

Quick Facts
RegionEast Central Colorado
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Corn, Horses, Goats
Farms & Ranches~240 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,600,000 acres
Average Farm Size~3,200 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 "Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Operations

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

Soil conservation practices emphasize no-till and conservation tillage to prevent wind erosion on the exposed High Plains. Drought resilience programs help producers manage climatic variability and maintain sustainable farming operations in this semi-arid 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 Lincoln County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Lincoln 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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