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On Monday, March 25, 2024, the USDA designated 11 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Additional areas of Colorado and adjacent states are named as contiguous disaster counties. A Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators in primary counties and
Governor Jared Polis proclaimed today, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as Colorado Agriculture Day, to celebrate the indispensable role agriculture plays in the daily life of every Coloradan. You can view the full proclamation PDF or read its text here . In the photo, from left: Colorado Commissioner of
Agriculture Week is just around the corner, and Colorado is getting ready to celebrate the crucial role agriculture plays in our state’s diverse economy, heritage, and culture. In all corners of the state, anyone can join as we celebrate the bounty of Colorado agriculture between March 17-23. The
Since the summer of 2023, The Bureau of Animal Protection staff worked with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) to respond to reports of animal neglect. The investigation led to the removal of 22 animals from a Pueblo County resident
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Produce Safety Rule ended harvest and post-harvest agricultural water enforcement discretion for both large and small farms who use water during or after produce harvest. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) staff inspects farms to ensure
How do you know that the pound of potatoes you buy at the store or the gallon of gas you put in your car is the same every time? It’s thanks to the Weights and Measures standards established on a national and international level. On March 2, 1799, President John Adams signed into law a Congressional
The best thing about breakfast burritos is that they’re not just for breakfast! They are a handy way to get all your macronutrients in a convenient, portable wrap that’s great any time of day. Breakfast burritos are a staple in Colorado and can be found throughout the greater Southwest. The
Based on data collected and shared by Trupanion, a pet insurance provider, data suggests the number of canine respiratory disease cases has significantly dropped since the peak in the last few months of 2023. Colorado State University veterinary experts are also reporting a drop in cases. “It is
Last week, Commissioner Kate Greenberg and the Colorado Department of Agriculture engaged in its first state-Tribal consultations with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in partnership with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs staff. “I’m grateful to the Tribal Councils
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is offering more than $3 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across Colorado’s food system supply chain. The Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s