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February 4, 2021

Ag Department Seeks Hemp Center of Excellence Advisory Committee Members

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applicants to serve on the state Hemp Center of Excelle

February 3, 2021

Mule Diagnosed with Rabies in Eagle County

The Colorado Departments of Agriculture and Public Health and Environment have confirmed that a mule residing in Eagle County recently tested positive for bat variant rabies. This is the first case of rabies in domestic livestock in Colorado this year and the first case of rabies in an equine in Colorado since 2013.

February 1, 2021

Fall in Love with Colorado Apples

This February, we are falling in love with the Colorado apples. Apples rank among the top three fruits produced around the world. They are easy to store and transport, and as a result, are typically available year-round in the U.S. Apples are rich in quercetin and pectin, both of which are credited for supplying apples with their health benefits.