Colorado’s 2022 legislative session saw the most bills introduced (717) in the past five years and the fewest bills passed (275) during a regular session since at least 2010. Yet from this relatively small number of bills, the Colorado Department of Agriculture will see significant impacts on our budget and our ability to support our state’s agricultural communities.
The Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) is warning ag producers about cyber threats facing the food and agriculture sector.
As the state agency in charge of assessing and sharing threat-related information, the CAIC is cautioning those in the Food and Agriculture sector to review their systems for any potential vulnerabilities. Businesses that rely on technology-based solutions, such as precision agriculture or automated production processes, are especially vulnerable.
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, CDA hosted a virtual discussion about rural mental health.
Our speakers included representatives from partner organizations based across Colorado and we touched on how stress and factors outside of our control can affect mental and physical health of farmers, ranchers, and others in agricultural communities.
Our panelists included:
During the last week of April 2022, I was invited to join Governor Polis with the Biennial of Americas, a Colorado organization that connects business leaders, government officials, artists, and industry heads to promote the exchange of ideas between countries across the Americas.
The following Frequently Asked Questions about Equine Influenza were prepared by the Colorado State Veterinarian's Office. You can download a PDF of the questions and answers here.
Jolene Collins of Jojo’s Sriracha made a big leap of faith when she decided to move her specialty sriracha processing operation from Denver to Pueblo. Making the most authentic, delicious, local sriracha meant living and working only a few miles away from where her main ingredient, the legendary Pueblo chile, is grown.
Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg has issued the following statement of opposition regarding Renewable Water Resources' proposal to export water from the San Luis Valley:
By Commissioner Kate Greenberg
Last week I returned from the United Kingdom after my first international agricultural mission as Commissioner.
Recently, the Governor of Nebraska announced a funding initiative to pursue a $500 million canal project to divert water from the South Platte River in Colorado. CDA has been in close contact with the Department of Natural Resources and the State Engineer’s Office, which has a strong understanding of the South Platte River Compact.
The Marshall Fire damaged or destroyed over a thousand homes and businesses in Boulder County, when it burned over 6,000 acres of land. In addition to tightly packed urban residences, this geographic region also includes small ranches, backyard horses and livestock, as well as open space and grazing with commercial livestock.