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Prowers County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in southeastern Colorado along the Arkansas River valley with predominantly flat prairie terrain and irrigated bottomlands. The county features the John Martin Reservoir and is characterized by semi-arid high plains at approximately 3,300 feet elevation.

Agriculture dominates the economy with extensive irrigated farming along the Arkansas River supporting row crops and livestock operations. The area combines large-scale dryland farming on the uplands with intensive irrigation agriculture in the river valley.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Plains
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Goats, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~800,000 acres
Average Farm Size~2,000 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 "Prowers 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 Prowers County Operations

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

Water conservation practices and efficient irrigation systems are prioritized through EQIP funding due to Arkansas River water rights concerns. CRP enrollment focuses on highly erodible dryland acres and riparian buffers along waterways.

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 Prowers County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Prowers 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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