It’s time for a taste of Colorado tradition and local treasure: the iconic Pueblo chile. This isn’t just any chile, it’s a symbol of southern Colorado’s agricultural pride, known for its smoky heat and rich flavor. Grown in sun-drenched fields of the Pueblo region, these chiles are the essence of a Colorado fall.
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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.
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.
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- 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
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- Energy (ACRE3)
- Soil Health
- Transition to Organic Program
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For Natalie Ross, a Greenhouse Production intern for the City of Fort Collins, the path to her dream job in a botanic garden greenhouse became clearer with each seedling she transplanted. On a cloudy day in late April, Natalie was transplanting lettuce varieties into sixpack flats, readying them for the annual seedling sale at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
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.
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.
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36,056
Farms & Ranches
195,000
Employed
30 Million
Agricultural Acres
#1
Ag Commodity - Cattle & Calves
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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