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January 26, 2021

Workshop Planned to Help With Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Process

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) through Monday, February 15, 2021. To assist applicants in submitting competitive applications, CDA will host an SCBGP Application Workshop on Wednesday, February 3 at 1 p.m.

January 21, 2021

Ag Department Seeks Listings for 2021 Farm Fresh Directory

Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to be part of the 2021 Farm Fresh Directory, published annually by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

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.