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The Chaffee County Extension office provides assistance and programs for citizens in five main areas: Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Science, Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Programs.

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Overview

Agriculture is big business in Colorado, contributing $40 billion annually to the state’s economy.  Whether you are farming on a small acreage, in urban spaces or are involved in large-scale production agriculture, Extension resources provide research-based information for producers located from the plains to the mountains. Topics include:  Crops, Farm Management, and Livestock.

Agriculture in the Upper Arkansas Valley is an important component of our local economy.  Historically known as the “Iceberg Lettuce Capital of the United States,” agriculture in Chaffee County has become much more diverse.

 

Resources

Small Acreage Management

Livestock Production Resources

Includes range management, animal diseases, cold rangeland and animal considerations and more! Learn more

irrigation in fieldAgronomy and Vegetable Production Resources

Commercial greenhouses and Colorado Crop Variety Testing. Learn more

spraying a fieldGeneral Agricultural Resources

Colorado Building Farmers program, drought resources, food systems and ag policy resources and more. Learn more

Urban AgricultureAgricultural Business Resources

Colorado Farm to Market website, agriculture and business management, Online AgPlan planning tool, and more! Learn more

 

Publications

CSU Extension has many publications to help the small acreage owner, urban agriculture, producer and others interested in Agriculture in Colorado. Topics in this section include:

Crops

Diseases

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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Irrigation

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Crops

Production

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Soil

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Farm Management

Economics

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Equipment

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Safety

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Livestock

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Cattlemen's Library

Health

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Judging

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Management

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Programs

Agricultural Feature Programs

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Building Farmers in the West
Builds farmer capacity & community. For beginning farmers and ranchers. Learn more

Food Systems
Food Systems
Global impact through local engagement in food systems led research, outreach and instruction. Learn more
Small Acreage Management
Small Acreage Management
Whether new to farming or an old pro, understanding your land and resources is crucial. Visit now

Websites

CSU-affiliated sites

External sites