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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Weld County
Weld County sits within the Central High Plains, Southern Part (MLRA 67B) region. Elevation averages about 4,765 feet.
Temperatures in Weld County range from a January mean low of 15°F to a July mean high near 89°F. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Weld County ran 3,881 farms, 1,987,213 acres of farmland, and 545,392 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, milk, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northern Front Range |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Dairy, Corn, Poultry, Vegetables, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). 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 Weld County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
57 W Bromley Ln, Brighton, CO 80601
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
4302 West 9th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80634
This county also has 6 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
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 Weld County Operations
Based on Weld County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management and nutrient management programs are heavily utilized due to intensive irrigation and concentrated livestock operations. Beginning farmer programs are active due to proximity to Denver markets and diverse agricultural opportunities from crops to livestock.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Adams County, Colorado, Boulder County, Colorado, Broomfield County, Colorado, Larimer County, Colorado, Logan County, Colorado, and Morgan County, Colorado. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Weld 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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