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The State of Colorado, led by the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), hosted a joint two-day mission to Mexico City, which wrapped up today. This strategic engagement celebrates the strong relationship between Colorado and Mexico in business and agriculture, elevating women business owners, cattlewomen, entrepreneurs, and fund managers while highlighting Colorado's position as a leading state for women founders.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado State University's AgNext invite ranchers, dairymen, livestock producers, and agricultural groups to Methane Day, a workshop to discuss opportunities and barriers of reducing methane emissions. Methane Day’s goal is to bring together agricultural voices, learn about current technologies, and discuss hurdles to methane reduction. 

The Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have partnered with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association to get on-the-ground assistance to an area impacted by recent wolf depredation.

Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg and the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners (Brand Board) have announced that Todd Inglee will take on the role of Brand Commissioner for the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Brand Inspection Division starting February 5, 2024. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact:  Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact:  Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began offering the option of no-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) livestock ear tags in early 2020, the state veterinarian’s office has dispensed 59,120 tags across Colorado.