# Boebert Seeks Fort Collins USDA Hub Codification

Representative Lauren Boebert announced that she intends to seek language in the FY2027 Agriculture appropriations bill codifying the relocation of USDA regional hub functions, personnel, and assets to Fort Collins and Colorado State University. The announcement identifies no contract, funding amount, or solicitation, so it signals possible agency-planning changes rather than a current procurement opportunity.

- Procurement teams serving USDA and agricultural research organizations can assess whether the proposed relocation could affect future facility, relocation, research-support, or operational needs; no specific requirement has been released.
- The proposed codification is not yet enacted. Businesses should distinguish the announced legislative intent from an authorized relocation or funded acquisition.
- The signal identifies bill language and legal developments as relevant next steps; contractors can use those developments to refine planning for potential work in Fort Collins.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- Colorado State University (CSU)

### Key Quotes
> Locating additional hub functions here will strengthen collaboration with producers, improve the practical application of research, and better serve rural America while reducing unnecessary concentration of bureaucracy in Washington.
> — Lauren Boebert, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [REP. BOEBERT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO CODIFY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FORT COLLINS/CSU REGIONAL HUB RELOCATION IN FY2027 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL | Representative Lauren Boebert](https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-announces-intent-codify-united-states-department-agriculture-fort) - Boebert