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Colorado Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit
Colorado Department of Agriculture (with Colorado Department of Revenue)
What you can get
Maximum annual credit $300,000 per producer, for up to three years (per CDA Oct 2025 release) • Refundable state income tax credit based on number/type of practices and acreage impacted • Up to $3 million per year available statewide; first-come, first-served.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Colorado farmers and ranchers who pay Colorado income tax (individuals or entities such as LLCs/partnerships)
- Coverage
- CO
- Deadline & timing
- Due November 16, 2026. Official program page: 'Interested producers will have the ability to fill out applications in October 2026 with the final submission date of November 16, 2026 at 10am.' Credits are first-come, first-served. Informational webinars Thursday Oct 8 (6pm) and Wednesday Oct 14 (10am). Exact October opening day not stated.
- Eligibility
- Must be a qualified taxpayer paying Colorado income taxes. Cannot overlap with existing grants or tax credits on the same practice and acreage. Practices may be new or preexisting. Consult a tax professional.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.