Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Contact us

• Email your Ag specialist (Jess Callen) to help us determine what resources you need from Extension 

Land Access to start your farm/ranch

• PVCF (Poudre Valley Community Farms) promotes local agriculture by pairing prospective farmers with land opportunities

Growing in Colorado

• CSU Vegetable Growing Guide contains information on all types of vegetables that can be grown in Colorado, how to care, and common pest identification and  management practices
• Front Range Tree Recommendation List contains information on the various types of trees that can be grown in the Front Range of Colorado and considerations on the trees needs before planting.

Assistance with Farm Business

• The Northern Colorado Foodshed Project provides local certification and the new farmer business accelerator program
• CSU Food Systems provides events, resources, research, and programming focusing on expanding the local food systems in Colorado.
• CSU Agriculture and Business Management website provides information to expand the knowledge of business planning to producers in Colorado.
• Farmers.gov is a USDA organization that provides resources on how to start a farm for beginning farmers and ranchers.

Community

• Join the Larimer County Farmers Alliance to be connected to the local Ag community in Larimer County
• Subscribe to Small Farms listserv to be updated with opportunities and programs from extension, go to the CSU listserv and select “Small_Farms” from the list and fill out the form

Consider Subscribing To:

• Larimer County Farmers Alliance for monthly event and grant updates from your local extensions specialist as well as local community events hosted by the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
• Larimer County Conservation District for updates on the STAR+ program and educational conferences/events.
• CSU Food System for information on CSU Ag research, events, and free business classes for producers
• Farmers.gov for USDA updates on financial assistant resources and information on H2A, FSA loans, disaster assistance, record keeping and more.
• CDA Newsletters for updates on Colorado specific grants, how to obtain Colorado Proud label, new noxious weeds and pests, and more.
• USDA Newsletters for updates on Ag Economics, Livestock, Local and Regional Food Systems, Women in Ag and more.

Consider Joining these Organizations

• Rocky Mountain Farmer Union
• Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Association
• Colorado Conservation Tillage Association
• Colorado Cattlemen's Association