Farming in El Paso County, Colorado

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Colorado, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in El Paso County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for El Paso County

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

Farm and ranch listings in El Paso County

4 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 10870 Chiming Bell Circle, Peyton, CO 80831

$899,900

3.22 acres4 beds

$279,472 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Small farm

• Irrigation mentioned
• Barn

10870 Chiming Bell CirclePeyton, CO 80831

Listing courtesy of Schur Success Realty & Auction, LLC · MyStateMLS #12051192

For sale

Save 22120 Mcdaniels Rd, Calhan, CO 80808

$647,000

9.87 acres3 beds

$65,552 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Horse property

• Barn
• Stable or stalls
• Cross-fencing

22120 Mcdaniels RdCalhan, CO 80808

Listing courtesy of Homestead Services, Inc · MyStateMLS #11802458

For sale

Save 14920 Jorba Gr, Peyton, CO 80831

$639,999

38 acres4 beds

$17,017 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Small farm

• Barn

14920 Jorba GrPeyton, CO 80831

Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Barb Has The Buyers Team · MyStateMLS #11799325

For saleReduced $100,000

Save 5430 Murr Road, Peyton, CO 80831

$1,500,000

80 acres4 beds

$18,750 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Ranch

• Pasture
• Barn
• Stable or stalls

5430 Murr RoadPeyton, CO 80831

Listing courtesy of Great Plains Land Co. · MyStateMLS #11691910

See all 4 listings in El Paso County