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Pueblo County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Situated along the Arkansas River with diverse terrain ranging from irrigated river valleys to semi-arid mesas and foothills. The county includes parts of the Wet Mountains and features a mix of agricultural valleys and urban development around Pueblo city.

Mixed farming operations include irrigated crop production in the Arkansas River valley and extensive ranching on the surrounding uplands. The area supports both intensive vegetable production near the city and large cattle ranching operations in the rural areas.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Corn, Horses, Grain sorghum, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~830,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,100 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 "Pueblo 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 Pueblo County Operations

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

Programs emphasize sustainable grazing management and soil health improvement in the transition zone between irrigated and dryland agriculture. Beginning farmer programs are active due to proximity to urban markets and specialty crop opportunities.

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 Pueblo County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pueblo 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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