In January 2026, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Professor of Economics Nathan Perry, PhD, led a presentation commissioned by the Business Incubator Center, unveiling a comprehensive study on the economic impact and health of agriculture across Western Colorado. The study — commissioned by the Business Incubator Center and through its AgriWest initiative — brought together decades-worth of data, producer insights and economic analysis to paint a clear picture of where agriculture stands today and what challenges it faces moving forward.
“This study confirms what we see every day on the ground: agriculture is a core economic driver and a complex business sector. Farms and ranches are capital-intensive enterprises facing real pressures, from water and labor to succession and financing. This report gives us a shared, data-driven foundation to align…
