Conservation

Grow Your Urban Agriculture Network at CDA’s Urban Ag Event 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Services Division is hosting “Growing Urban Ag in Colorado,” an event designed to provide space to build connections while learning about available resources, commenting on future urban agriculture programming, and exploring our expo hall. 

The event will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at the CSU Spur campus, which brings together diverse research, demonstration and education programs to promote lifelong agricultural literacy and foster agribusiness entrepreneurship.

Growing Urban Ag in Colorado (Denver)

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Growing Urban Ag in Colorado graphic with event detailsUrban producers, community garden leaders, food systems advocates, and agency partners are invited to attend Growing Urban Ag In Colorado, an event designed to provide space to build connections while learning about available resources, commenting on future urban agriculture programming, and exploring our expo hall.

Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant Now Open

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant Program is open for applications. Now in its third year, this program provides funding for projects that research and demonstrate the use of solar energy production on agricultural land.

On-farm Energy and Efficiency Projects Eligible for CDA Grant Funding

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy costs while promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. 

How’s Your Soil Health? Get a Rating (and more!) with the New STAR Tool

Ever wondered how your field’s soil health is doing? Bring the doctor to your field with the new STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) Tool. Using an online application, Colorado producers can find out how their field ranks on a nationally recognized scale that assesses the health of their soil. The free, straightforward, easily interpretable score reflects the many beneficial practices producers can implement to improve their soil health.

Baking on the Farm: Putting Together a Soil Health Recipe at Milagro Ranch

Felix Tornare, a retired baker of 40 years, has taken on a career in ranching with his wife Sarah. Located in Garfield County, Felix and Sarah spent many years transforming Milagro Ranch while running a bakery. The Tornares saw a need to improve soil health for production, specifically on irrigated pastures, and to enhance ecosystem services on their property. They enrolled in the Colorado Soil Health Program through their conservation district, and the results have been a success to say the least.

Ag Stewardship Tax Credit webinar 2

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Wednesday, January 22nd, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Cows graze in a pasture along an agricultural water ditch in Southern ColoradoJoin to learn about the upcoming Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit and offer your feedback about the program.

Ag Stewardship Tax Credit webinar 1

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Cows graze in a pasture along an agricultural water ditch in Southern ColoradoJoin to learn about the upcoming Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit and offer your feedback about the program.