Congressman Gabe Evans announced on Mar. 10 that the United States Department of Agriculture will reestablish a Farm Service Agency office in Greeley, Colorado, restoring federal services to Weld County farmers.
The reopening of the FSA office is significant for agricultural producers in Colorado’s Eighth District, who rely on direct access to federal resources for disaster recovery, water and soil health maintenance, and food supply support. The move follows Evans’ efforts to include report language in the FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill urging the USDA to reopen the office.
“Farmers are the backbone of America, and Weld County is the epicenter of Colorado agriculture and American-grown food. There should not be a world where there is not a FSA office in Greeley, and I am incredibly proud to have worked alongside USDA to advocate for and deliver this critical resource to the farmers and producers who keep Colorado’s agriculture strong and power our local economy,” Congressman Gabe Evans said.
Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden said, “Representative Evans has been a strong advocate for the farm families and producers in CO-08, and wanted to make certain they had an accessible county office to explore the services provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When he brought this to my attention months ago, Departmental Administration, the Farm Production and Conservation mission area, and I worked to analyze the need, subsequently validating that an office in Weld County was indeed a necessity to the community. Weeks ago, a contract was signed, and in the near future, it will open its doors.”
The new FSA office will provide local access to disaster assistance programs, farm loans, conservation initiatives, registration services, and risk management tools. These offerings are considered vital as producers face unpredictable weather patterns and market changes.
Weld County leads Colorado in agricultural production—producing about 57 percent of state milk output—and ranks among top counties nationally for cattle, dairy products, corn, hay, wheat, sugar beets, beef production as well as specialty crops. The county is home to roughly 4,000 farms covering 2.5 million acres with annual agricultural output exceeding $1 billion.
Previously relocated temporarily from Greeley to Fort Collins in May 2024 due to administrative reasons despite Weld County’s major role in agriculture production; local leaders prioritized bringing back these services closer to those who depend on them most.
With concerns over low winter precipitation raising drought risks ahead of warmer months—and increased wildfire threats—the return of an FSA presence at 6500 W 29th St., Greeley aims to better support area farmers moving forward.
