Value-Added Agriculture

Residents in Routt County can enjoy locally produced products while benefiting from the open space and vistas that agricultural production helps to preserve. Agriculture has a long heritage in Routt County, and area ranchers and farmers continue to raise the traditional local crops of mountain grass hay, wheat, alfalfa, cattle and sheep. Small-scale farms and growers raise vegetables, herbs, chicken and pigs.

SUPPORT AND BUY LOCAL

• CAA Marketplace supports the people, places and products of northwest Colorado from bison meat to barbecue sauce to honey.
• The Steamboat Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from June - September and offers locally made food, handmade artisan items, and cottage industry products.
• Elkstone Farm is one of a variety of local farms that produce foods for area restaurants and consumers. The owners are dedicated to responsible stewardship of the land in the spirit of the Yampa Valley’s agricultural heritage.
• Yampa Valley Farms raises grass-fed cattle and pastured chickens and pigs for products available at local restaurants, markets and the summer farmer’s market.
• Yampa Valley Beef owned by a fourth-generation rancher offers grass-fed beef and jerky.
• The Community Agriculture Alliance preserves the agricultural heritage of the Yampa Valley by initiating, supporting and encouraging actions, programs and policies that mutually benefit and connect agricultural producers and consumers.
• CSU Routt County Extension office is a gateway for information, resources, educational programs and referrals, such as the Colorado Master Gardener and Master Food Safety Advisors programs.
• Routt County Cattlemen’s Association promotes the livestock industry within Routt County and throughout the state of Colorado.
• Routt County CattleWomen is a deep rooted agricultural organization that supports the beef industry through education, outreach and marketing. This volunteer organization promotes the importance of the agricultural industry in our everyday lives and maintains our western heritage.