Cross-agency Partnership

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.

In the United States, the first weights and measures law was signed by President John Adams on March 2, 1799, but having reliable scales has been a concern of merchants and buyers dating back to biblical times (Leviticus 19:35-36). And who can forget George Washington’s Dream (from a recent Saturday Night Live episode) of a country where we choose our own system of weights and measures. 

via the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Highlighting opportunities in clean energy, climate smart agriculture, quantum technologies, space technology, tourism and artificial intelligence

Operational planning is underway for the second capture and release season in support of the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Management Plan.

On Tuesday, October 22, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) laboratories received multiple lots of McDonald’s brand fresh and frozen beef patties collected from various Colorado McDonald’s locations associated with the ongoing E. Coli investigation. 

The CDA Microbiology Laboratory analyzed dozens of subsamples from all the lots and all samples were found to be negative for E. coli. CDA has completed all beef testing and does not anticipate receiving further samples. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is supporting Colorado onion producers while an investigation into an ongoing E. coli outbreak continues. 

World-famous Goo Goo Dolls will join the lineup of musical acts performing at the 152nd Colorado State Fair. The show, presented by the Colorado Lottery, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Southwest Motors Events Center. 

"The Colorado Lottery concert is always a crowd favorite, and this year is no exception," said Scott Stoller, general manager of the Colorado State Fair. "The Goo Goo Dolls concert is a fantastic way to wrap up summer and the State Fair — and we can’t wait for you to join us."

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.

Range riders are boots-on-the-ground support to livestock producers to help protect herds from wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Department of Agriculture (CDA) provided information today on range riders and budget proposals to the state legislature to assist ranchers and livestock owners. CDA and CPW are working on a plan to get on-the-ground assistance within the next two weeks with range riders.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on how the agencies will collaborate to manage the reintroduction of gray wolves and work to prevent wildlife and livestock conflicts.