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.
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.
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.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has awarded $300,000 in funding to five projects that demonstrate the technology and benefits of combining solar power generation with agriculture through the third round of the agency’s Agrivoltaics Research and Development grant.
In mid-June, CDA and Colorado State University's AgNext hosted ranchers, dairymen, livestock producers, and agricultural groups at Methane Day.
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.
For eighty years,