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Press Releases

September 4, 2025

Colorado Strengthens Ties with Mexico, Champions Women Entrepreneurs and Cattlewomen in Joint Mission Led by OEDIT and Department of Agriculture

The State of Colorado, led by the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), hosted a joint two-day mission to Mexico City, which wrapped up today.
September 3, 2025

Find Hay-piness with the 2025 Colorado Hay Directory 

Bale out your hay-hunting woes with the 2025 Colorado Hay Directory, which helps livestock owners looking for alfalfa, grass, mix, or other hay products. 
August 29, 2025

Colorado for All: State Fair and Partners Announce Sensory Day

The Colorado State Fair is partnering with the Autism Society of Colorado and Pueblo Pediatric Therapy Center to ensure the fairgrounds provide a visiting time that is suitable for patrons with sensory sensitivities.
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  • August CDA At A Glance

Most Requested Information

  • Agriculture Emergency Programs
  • Ag Behavioral Health Work Group
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program
  • Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production Information
  • Animal Import Requirements
  • Open Range and Fencing
  • Request-A-Bug
  • Rules and Regulations

CDA Programs

  • PACFA
  • Bureau of Animal Protection
  • Energy (ACRE3)
  • Soil Health
  • Transition to Organic Program
  • Hemp
  • Measurement Standards
  • Meat - Custom Processing

Funding Opportunities

  • Community Food Access Tax Credit
  • Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant
  • Ag Workforce Development Program 
  • NextGen Ag Leadership Program 
  • Specialty Crop Block Grants
  • Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program
  • Noxious Weed grants
  • Colorado Soil Health Program

Blog Posts

August 29, 2025

Roots to Revenue: A Peak at 2026 Food Trends

September means the new year is just around the corner! This is a good time to start planning for 2026, and taking a look at the upcoming trends can give us some insights into what we can expect.
August 6, 2025

Cultivating Gratitude: Recognizing Colorado's Essential Agricultural Workforce

As we take in the landscapes of Colorado, from the sweeping Eastern Plains to the fertile valleys of the Western Slope, we are reminded of the people who help sustain our communities: our agricultural workers.
August 1, 2025

Roots to Revenue: Back To School = Back to Networking!

Summer is coming close to an end and soon the seasons will be changing. The kids are getting ready to go back to school, and this is a good time to consider the following business opportunities:
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  • 2025 Colorado State Fair
    Friday, August 22, 2025, 11am - Monday, September 1, 2025, 11pm
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  • September 2025 CWIDB Board Meeting
    Thursday, September 4, 2025, 9am - 12pm
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  • Colorado Proud Webinar: Newtopia Now Highlights
    Monday, September 8, 2025, 11:30am - 1pm
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  • Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Meeting September 2025
    Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm
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  • Colorado State Conservation Board Meeting September 2025
    Thursday, September 11, 2025, 8am - 4pm
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  • Colorado Proud Webinar: Colorado's Rural Opportunity Office
    Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:30am - 1pm
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    Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:30 - 3pm
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    Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1 - 2:30pm
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36,056

Farms & Ranches

 

195,000

Employed

 

$47 Billion

To Colorado's Economy

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30 Million

Agricultural Acres

 

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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

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