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Press Releases
Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program is hosting a field day in southeastern Colorado to educate farmers about the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act rule about using pre-harvest agricultural water.
Agriculture’s new Division of Animal Welfare is accepting competitive grant applications for the new Equine Welfare Assistance Grant Program.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is hiring two positions for the Agricultural Worker Services program to help connect agricultural workers and agricultural employers with
Most Requested Information
- Hand Weeding Variance Program
- Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program
- Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production Information
- Animal Import Requirements
- Open Range and Fencing
- Request-A-Bug
- Rules and Regulations
CDA Programs
- PACFA
- Bureau of Animal Protection
- Energy (ACRE3)
- Soil Health
- Transition to Organic Program
- Hemp
- Measurement Standards
- Meat - Custom Processing
Funding Opportunities
Blog Posts
Throughout October, we are joining the Food and Agriculture-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
CDA is looking for a farmer or rancher representative to serve on the Underground Damage Prevention (UDP) Safety Commission.
A deep love for agriculture can be rewarding, joyful, and at times, painful. Colorado's agricultural community knows how to pull together to help each other navigate through stressful times. Join CDA and regional partners for food, camaraderie, and a meaningful discussion about mental health in our communities.
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38,900
Farms & Ranches
195,000
Employed
32 Million
Agricultural Acres
#1
Ag Commodity - Cattle & Calves
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Vision
Our vision is that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe and abundant supply of high-quality food and agriculture products.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.
Values
Values are our shared behavioral commitments to each other and to those we serve.
CDA's Core Values are: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, Respect