About 60% of the land occupied by the Colorado farmland. In the state, there are about 29 thousand different farms. From huge to small ranch "truck" - vegetable gardens.

Livestock and livestock products provides two-thirds of the profits from the agricultural production of the state. Beef production - the main branch of the Colorado farm products, the state is one of the major suppliers of beef to the public market.

Many years of work in the pastures and the ranch was the most important area of ​​activity residents of the state. Farmers Colorado and are now engaged in fattening cattle. But - using modern agricultural technology. Operators of "fodder distribution panels" buy calves, fattening them on the ranch to the desired condition.

Of course, such a scientifically designed "food pipeline" enriched necessary for the growth of mineral salts and vitamins, much faster increases animal weight than natural pastures. A heavier weight animals valued in the market is much higher. Region Greeley (Greeley) is the most important area of ​​fattening animals.

Milk production of state - the main branch of Colorado agriculture. In addition, Colorado - the leader of the wool and sheep meat. Also in the state of grown pigs and poultry.