San Luis Valley and Pueblo County Drought work shop Collaboration 2026

The most recent Pueblo Drought Management Workshop for agricultural producers took place on May 7, 2026, at Milberger Farms at Peppe's. Hosted by CSU Extension Pueblo County and local conservation districts, the event brought nearly 30 Southern Colorado farmers together to discuss drought planning, finding hay, funding options, and cattle sell-off strategies. Because this year's historically low snowpack and early water shortages have heavily impacted agriculture in Pueblo County, experts at the workshop provided actionable guidance on surviving the ongoing moderate-to-severe drought. 
Two notable extension representatives with deep ties to the San Luis Valley participated in the drought workshop efforts:

• Larry Brown: The San Luis Valley Area Extension Director for Colorado State University Extension. He traveled from the Valley to speak directly to Pueblo's livestock producers about cattle sell-off choices and long-term economic strategies. 
• Annie Overlin: A Peaks to Plains Regional Range Specialist for CSU Extension based out of Pueblo. Her specialized regional territory covers both Eastern Colorado and the San Luis Valley, and she serves on the Colorado Drought Advisors team.