RBC | In Rio Blanco County, agriculture isn’t just part of the landscape — it’s a major piece of the local economy.
According to a 2026 study from Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business, agriculture supports 452 jobs locally, accounting for roughly 9.4% of all employment in the county — one of the highest shares in the Western Slope.
The same study shows agriculture contributes $3.27 million in labor income and $14.7 million in…