The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, proudly announces the top 12 wines selected to represent the Colorado wine industry as the 2025 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection. The 2025 Governor’s Cup Collection consists of the top scoring
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has awarded $300,000 in funding to five projects that demonstrate the technology and benefits of combining solar power generation with agriculture through the third round of the agency’s Agrivoltaics Research and Development grant. “The preservation of
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is proud to announce the Palisade Insectary's 80th Anniversary Celebration, honoring eight decades of dedicated scientific work in biological pest and weed control. “Colorado is known for its strong agricultural sector, diverse ecosystem, and wild open
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is sponsoring six local food and beverage companies and one regional buyer-grower coalition to exhibit at Newtopia Now, a major natural products trade show taking place August 20-22, 2025, in Denver. Selected through a competitive application process, these
You'll lose your RIND over this summer watermelon salad with feta! Nothing says summer quite like juicy watermelon—and when you toss it with salty feta, magic happens. The sweet crunch of watermelon pairs perfectly with the creamy, briny bite of feta cheese, creating a refreshing salad that’s as
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. These dedicated men and women rise with the sun and often work long past dusk. Their labor
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: Back-to-School Sales: This is a good time to offer specials to the parents and teachers who are getting
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) wants to ensure that all residents and visitors to the San Luis Valley are aware of important quarantine regulations regarding the importation of Prunus species (which includes plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and more) into Alamosa
By Bethany Howell , Director of Strategic Outreach & Engagement | Read the first part of this blog here. As our group of 15 floated down the Yampa river in late June, the question on many participants' minds was simple: how did the leafy spurge become such a cause for concern? Leafy spurge is a List
Metaphorse Growth and Healing Center in Montrose has been providing a safe place for horses and people in their community since 2014. The horses in their rescue become essential members of Metaphorse's many programs. One such program is Hippotherapy, which utilizes the horse's natural gait to aid in