Conservation

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.

Colorado Continues to Lead in Agrivoltaics Innovation

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. 

Going with the Flow - a Yampa River Biocontrol Trip

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.

Methane Day To Bring Together Ranchers to Discuss Livestock Methane Emission Reduction Strategies and Barriers 

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. 

Agricultural Climate Resilience Grants Webinar

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a field of wheat with blue sky in the backgroundRegister now for this webinar to learn about the new Agricultural Climate Resilience Grant opportunity from CDA. This grant aims to provide funding to farmers and ranchers who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing a climate-change induced disaster to help increase the resilience of their operation.