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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
Press Releases
September 26, 2023
Today, Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin released the last premises quarantine in Colorado enacted as a result of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak.
September 25, 2023
September 12, 2023
Colorado is good at growing potatoes, whether it’s in the San Luis Valley, Eastern Plains, or even on the Front Range! Perhaps the most well known potatoes come from the San Luis Valley, which is home to many potato farming families who grow more than 70 varieties of potatoes. With plenty of sunshine and higher elevations, the valley’s mild growing conditions are ideal for potatoes.
Most Requested Information
- Cage-Free Eggs
- Hand Weeding Variance Program
- Ag Stimulus Funding
- Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program
- Industrial Hemp
- Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production Information
- Import Requirements
- Open Range and Fencing
- Request-A-Bug
- Job Opportunities
- Rules & Regulations
CDA Programs
- PACFA
- Bureau of Animal Protection
- Hemp
- Measurement Standards
- Meat - Custom Processing
- Markets Funding
- Ag Workforce Development Program - Intern applications open!
- NextGen Leadership Program - Applications open!
Blog Posts
September 22, 2023
Once a decade, give or take a few years, Colorado has the opportunity to host the annual Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture (WASDA) conference.
September 12, 2023
From all corners of the state, high schoolers converged in Divide, Colorado to learn about natural resource conservation in a week-long immersive Camp Rocky experience. Throughout the week, 31 campers delved into the world of resource stewardship, learning about the importance of protecting and preserving our environment.
September 11, 2023
Take your one stop September issue of CDA At A Glance with you into the harvest season to see what is happening around the state in ag! Download a live copy here!
38,900
Farms & Ranches
195,000
Employed
32 Million
Agricultural Acres
#1
Ag Commodity - Cattle & Calves
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