Conservation

Welcome to the Conservation Services Division

The Conservation Services Division provides technical and financial support, leadership and statewide coordination, and regulatory oversight to public/private landowners and agricultural businesses statewide on an array of natural resource management challenges.

Together, our programs help farmers, ranchers, and other landowners manage Colorado’s natural resources effectively for sustained agriculture production and environmental health.

Evanne Caviness
Division Director

What's New in the Conservation Services Division?

Flyer for the urban ag microgrant program with photos of a chicken, an aerial view of a farm, and veggies.

New Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program | Applications Due January 26th

CDA's Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program is designed to support small-scale projects that help urban producers build a more resilient and sustainable local food system.

This microgrant aims to support projects that:

Expand urban production.
Implement conservation practices.
Educate community members.
Address common challenges faced by urban producers.

Grant awards may not exceed $5,000.00 for a single entity application, and grants are paid on a reimbursement basis. Applications are due Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 am MT.

Learn more here!