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Moffat County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Moffat County encompasses vast sagebrush parks and rolling terrain in northwestern Colorado, including portions of the Yampa River valley. The county features Dinosaur National Monument on its western border and contains extensive public lands with scattered ranching operations across the broad landscape.

Large-scale cattle ranching dominates the county's agricultural economy, utilizing vast rangeland areas and some irrigated hay production along creek bottoms. The semi-arid climate and extensive grasslands support cow-calf operations and some sheep ranching across the expansive terrain.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Colorado
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Sheep, Wheat, Horses, Goats, Hogs
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~990,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,200 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 "Moffat 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 Moffat County Operations

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

Rangeland management programs focus on sustainable grazing practices across extensive public and private lands. Sage grouse habitat conservation integrates with ranching operations to maintain both agricultural productivity and wildlife populations.

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 Moffat County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Moffat 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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