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June 8, 2021

Colorado Proud’s Recipe of the Month for June: Grilled Pizza

June is National Dairy Month, honoring one of Colorado’s most important agricultural commodities. What better way to celebrate than with some cheese on a grilled pizza, just in time to enjoy outdoor summer weather.

June 4, 2021

Adams county horse tests positive for rabies

The Colorado Departments of Agriculture and Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with Tri-County Health Department, have confirmed that a miniature horse in Adams county has tested positive for rabies. This is the second case of rabies in domestic livestock in Colorado this year; the first case was a mule in January in Eagle County.

May 20, 2021

Colorado State Fair Returns with Wine Contests and More

The Colorado State Fair is optimistically scheduled to return as the state’s premier family event this August 27-September 6. Along with concerts, rodeo and annual fair fun, the State Fair is scheduled to host 19 general entry contests for adults and children. From fine art to farm and garden, State Fair showcases talent from some of Colorado’s finest artists, tradesmen and farmers.