Colorado's urban agriculture pioneers are taking action in their communities, growing not only fresh, healthy produce, but also providing jobs, beautifying their neighborhoods, and offering access to fresh, healthy food.
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NRCS and Urban Ag
NRCS serves all agriculture – large to small, conventional to organic, rural to urban. As American agriculture continues to grow in new directions, NRCS conservation assistance is growing along with it. By bringing cultivation and opportunity to both rural and urban areas, we address many needs -- Restoring the health of the soil. Restoring the health of people.
Urban Ag Conservation Practices
High Tunnel
Soil Health
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive, sustainable agriculture. Managing for soil health allows producers to work with the land – not against – to reduce erosion, maximize water infiltration, improve nutrient cycling, save money on inputs, and ultimately improve the resiliency of their working land. NRCS provides leadership in soil science, technical and financial assistance to meet the conservation needs of urban agricultural customers.
Pollinator Habitat
Irrigation Water Management
NRCS develops irrigation water management plans to assist urban farmers such as rainwater catchment, automated pumps, pipelines and water-efficient drip irrigation systems to help reduce water use, soil erosion and maximize yields.
Small-Scale Farms (Factsheets and more)
Solutions for Small-Scale Farms
Are you looking to manage your farm or ranch to maximize production in a changing market? NRCS can help you meet the unique management needs of your operation.
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