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Yuma County, Colorado

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located in far northeastern Colorado bordering Nebraska and Kansas, characterized by flat to gently rolling High Plains terrain at elevations between 3,400 and 4,200 feet. The landscape features typical short-grass prairie, agricultural fields, and the South Platte River drainage with scattered shallow draws and creek systems.

Extensive dryland and irrigated farming operations producing wheat, corn, and other row crops using both pivot irrigation and dryland techniques. The county combines large-scale mechanized crop production with cattle feeding and ranching operations utilizing both cropland and grassland resources.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheastern Plains
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Hogs, Wheat, Vegetables, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~1,510,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,800 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 "Yuma 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 Yuma County Operations

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

Irrigation efficiency improvements and soil conservation practices are prioritized due to limited water resources and wind erosion potential. CRP and grassland conservation programs provide wildlife habitat and soil protection in this intensively cropped agricultural region.

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 Yuma County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Yuma 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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