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Farming in Colorado

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Colorado is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Colorado resources

  • Colorado State University ExtensionColorado

    Colorado's land-grant Extension service. Its agriculture section covers farm and ranch management, and the Colorado Building Farmers program offers business planning classes for new farmers and ranchers.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Colorado), through county officesFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • Colorado State University Soil, Water and Plant Testing LaboratoryColorado

    The CSU lab that analyzes soil, water, plant, feed and forage, manure and compost samples for farmers, homeowners, consultants and agencies.

    Tests listed by the lab: soil, water, feed and forage, plant tissue, manure, compost, sludge and growing media

    Submitting samples: The lab requires its current sample submittal form to be fully completed; it says it will cancel testing if a completed new form is not received.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Colorado (open to farmers, homeowners, consultants and agencies)Phone: (970) 491-5061Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Colorado

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