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March 28, 2023

Farm Operators Invited to Produce Safety Program’s Harvest and Post Harvest Ag Water Rule Town Hall

Farm owners and operators in Colorado have a chance to learn more about the requirements of Harvest and Post Harvest Water in subpart E of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Produce Safety Rule on agricultural water requirements for covered produce.

March 27, 2023

More than 66,000 Coloradans Ready to Celebrate 151st State Fair

Starting with a flash sale this morning, the Colorado State Fair announced its plans for “Mountains of Fun'' during the 151st State Fair, scheduled for August 25 - September 4, 2023, at the State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado. Today marks 151 days left until the State Fair begins.

March 16, 2023

CDA Seeking Deputy Conservation Director & Climate Resilience Specialist to Lead Development of Climate Smart Agricultural Strategies

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is recruiting qualified applicants for a new position of Deputy Director of the Conservation Division & Climate Resilience Specialist. This position will support the work of the Division and oversee several programs and strategic initiatives related to climate resilience.

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March 16, 2023

Guest Blog: Soil health and water management the focus of the 2nd regional Colorado STAR event

By Acres U.S.A. The second regional Colorado STAR event took place on Friday, Feb. 24, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Partners in the event included Acres U.S.A., the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the West Otero Timpas Conservation District.

March 2, 2023

CDA at a Glance: MAR 2023

We've got your calendar filled with this month's AG-tion packed CDA At A Glance! Download your live pdf here.

February 16, 2023

Brightwood Farms: A grant story

Dean and Susan Vidal, who run Brightwood farms, recently hosted interns Christina and Nina through the Ag Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides financial incentives for both employers and interns. Christina comes from a background in farming, having spent time helping in an orchard on her parents’ land in Grand Junction.