Colorado is home to towering mountains and flat plains. Soils in the eastern plains regions and the valley of the western mountains are the most fertile in the nation. The Centennial State’s climate is generally dry and sunny, and because of the difference in altitude across Colorado, there is a large range of temperatures. The state’s top commodities include cattle, corn and wheat.

Top Agriculture Products

1. Cattle and calves
2. Corn
3. Wheat
4. Dairy products
5. Hay

Number of Farms

36,100

Land in Farms

31.6 million acres

Average Farm Size

853 acres

Source: United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service