# USDA Designates Colorado Counties Disaster Areas

The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) has officially designated Bent and Prowers counties in Colorado as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. This designation enables agricultural producers in these counties, as well as contiguous counties in Colorado and Kansas, to apply for emergency loans to support recovery efforts. Applications for this assistance are being accepted through January 19, 2027, providing a defined window for affected producers to seek financial aid.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should be aware that USDA FSA disaster designations trigger emergency loan programs that may increase demand for agricultural services, equipment, and supplies in the affected regions.
- Agencies and contractors involved in agricultural recovery and disaster response can anticipate opportunities to support producers in Bent, Prowers, and neighboring counties.
- Businesses should consider aligning their offerings with USDA emergency loan programs and outreach efforts to maximize engagement before the January 2027 application deadline.
- This designation highlights the importance of monitoring USDA FSA announcements for evolving disaster assistance opportunities impacting procurement planning in agricultural sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA)

### Sources
- [USDA Designates Two Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-23-2026/usda-designates-two-colorado-counties-primary-natural-disaster-areas-0) - FSA