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Latest Media Releases

January 19, 2021

Colorado Ag Department Celebrates Best in Show Photo Contest Winners

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is excited to announce the winning photographs from its 2020 Best in Show Photography Contest. More than 100 photos were submitted through the annual contest, which invites photographers of all skill levels to capture images of Colorado’s vibrant agriculture industry in every corner of the state.

January 11, 2021

Planning for Colorado Hemp Center of Excellence Underway

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has awarded the contract for development of a strategic plan for a state Hemp Center of Excellence to MPG Consulting.

December 29, 2020

Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors Awarded More Than $1.6 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2020 Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the Colorado Farm & Food Systems Respond & Rebuild Fund, is pleased to announce the awarding of $1,658,000 in grants to Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors.