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In mid-June, CDA and Colorado State University's AgNext hosted ranchers, dairymen, livestock producers, and agricultural groups at Methane Day.

In late May, the Noxious Weed Program spearheaded a collaborative effort to treat Mediterranean sage, a high-priority noxious weed in Colorado. 

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 occupational or physical therapy sessions. Another program is Equine-Facilitated Learning, where horses are used to support individuals facing mental health challenges.

By Bethany Howell, Director of Strategic Outreach & Engagement

This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs, with many surprises that occasionally required some pivots. As the poet Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” CDA’s annual Insectary biocontrol trip was no exception.

By Dan Frazen, CDA's Agriculture Emergency Coordinator
Originally published by farmaid.org

June is the first month of Summer here in the Northern hemisphere, which is great news to all of us who love the sun and warmth. Every season is wonderful in Colorado, but summer has a special place in our hearts. Warm days and nights, flowers, crops and here in Colorado - business events.

Located in Longmont Colorado, Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) has supported at-risk horses in Colorado since 1986. Last year CHR accepted 110 surrendered horses while adopting out 65 horses to new families. The organization helps horses in its care find new homes by offering training, veterinary and farrier care, nutritional support, and plenty of tender loving care. 

Spring is here and that means the Farmers’ Markets will get started very soon! This season is always busy, but welcomed as our weather is getting warmer, the days are longer and we know summer is on its way.

Limon Stop & Shop is the only grocery store in Limon, Colorado with the exception of Dollar General. The closest neighboring store, which is much smaller, is 15 miles away, and it's a 50 - 80 mile drive to a big box store like Kroger or Walmart. 

This business is a critical piece of finding healthy food in this rural town on the Eastern Plains. About a third of Limon Stop & Shop's transactions are to customers paying with SNAP EBT, and five percent are to customers paying with WIC.

Guest Blog by Alliy Sahagun, Gunnison County Electric Association

When Gunnison High School student and Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) member Paden Davis was assigned to select a project for his environmental science class, he knew he wanted to work on an assignment that would have lasting effects beyond the classroom and his grade.