The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify additional qualified Financial Entities to expand opportunities within the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program. The expansion will help meet unprecedented demand for the program, which provides
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Landowners across five Colorado counties have voted for a unified future in natural resource protection. A special election held on February 3, 2026, has successfully consolidated the Platte Valley Conservation District, Southeast Weld Conservation District, and West Adams Conservation District into
No human cases detected; emergency response demobilized. State health, agriculture, and emergency response officials have concluded their coordinated response to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detection at a commercial egg layer operation in Weld County. The Colorado Department of
Fall in love at first bite this February with a dish that’s as hearty as a mountain sunrise and as comforting as your favorite flannel. February is National Potato Lover's Month, so we’re playing matchmaker between the state’s most beloved spuds and the smoky, savory flavors of local bacon and
This January, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has confirmed three new detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in backyard flocks in Larimer and Logan Counties and one detection in a commercial egg layer operation in Weld County. All premises are currently under quarantine
Calling all Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food producers! The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting listings for the 2026 Farm Fresh Directory, the essential guide to finding the best local produce and agritourism across the state. This annual publication, set for release in
February is a short month, but is packed with opportunities and excitement as we know Spring is just a short distance away. This is a good month to connect with other business owners, and resources in our state. Here are some great business events and networking opportunities happening February and
The Colorado State Conservation Board, part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Matching Grants program, awarding a total of $689,182.00 to 32 Conservation Districts across Colorado. This yearly cost-share grant opportunity is designed to assist
As we look toward August 1, 2026, Colorado prepares to celebrate its Sesquicentennial—150 years of statehood. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is celebrating this important milestone through a year-long celebration; Setting Colorado’s Table: 150 years of Agricultural Legacy. The
The Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is proud to announce that Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural BAP Exemplary Service Award. The BAP works with animal welfare agencies across Colorado