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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Teller County
Elevation across Teller County averages about 9,304 feet. The county falls within the Southern Rocky Mountains (MLRA 48A) land resource region.
The growing season in Teller County spans roughly 153 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 18.9 inches per year. January lows average around 9°F while July highs reach about 76°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 112 farms in Teller County, operating across 54,299 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 485 acres. Top commodities include cattle, equine, and goats.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Mountains |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Vegetables, Poultry, Goats, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 10+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Teller County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
5610 Industrial Place, Colorado Spgs, CO 80916
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
248 Dozier Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Teller County Operations
Based on Teller County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and protection of mountain meadow ecosystems. Limited agricultural support focuses on maintaining small-scale operations and managing grazing in fire-prone forest interfaces.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Teller County: Douglas County, Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado, Fremont County, Colorado, Jefferson County, Colorado, and Park County, Colorado. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Teller County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Colorado guide: Colorado Farm Programs Guide
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