Conservation

Colorado State Conservation Board Meeting - January 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9am - 1pm

Colorado State Conservation Board Elects First All-Woman Executive Officer Team

The Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) elected a 2026 Executive Officer team made up entirely of women. This historic election coincides with 2026 being designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) by the United Nations, a campaign meant to highlight women's crucial role in food systems and address the challenges they face.

Small Grants, Big Impact: Funding Available to Strengthen Local Food Systems

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture Program is opening its first funding opportunity for urban producers in Colorado. The Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program is accepting applications from urban agriculture operations seeking to complete small-scale projects crucial to expanding urban production, implementing conservation practices, educating community members, and

Urban Agriculture Microgrant Webinar

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9 - 10am

CDA's Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program is designed to support small-scale projects that help urban producers build a more resilient and sustainable local food system.

Boosting Farm Resilience: New Grant Opportunity Targets Soil Health and Water Use Optimization

Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing a new round of funding aimed at strengthening the resilience of Colorado's agricultural community by supporting projects that improve soil health and enhance water resource management.

From Frost Protection to Energy Generation: The Promise of 'Vitivoltaics'

A decade-long vision to secure the future of Colorado's wine industry just took a monumental leap. At CSU's Orchard Mesa Research Station, three rows of towering solar panels now stand guard over a chardonnay vineyard, pioneering the study of how agrivoltaics can protect grapes from frost and hail while also generating power.

Colorado State Conservation Board Meeting - November 2025

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Unlock Funding for On-Farm Stewardship Practices Through New Tax Credit - Applications Available in November

There is a new opportunity starting in 2026 for Colorado farmers and ranchers to be compensated for their valuable environmental stewardship and sustainable land management.

Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Meeting September 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Colorado's Producers Lead the Way in Climate Adaptation

As climate change continues to increase the severity of weather related disasters like drought, severe storms and extreme wildfires, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is helping fund 15 projects for Colorado farmers and ranchers who are thinking outside the box to keep their operations profitable and adaptable through the new Climate Resilience Grant Program.