Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to be part of the 2021 Farm Fresh Directory, published annually by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The directory, which will be released in June, promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that sell direct to the public.
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December 22, 2020
Contact: Jennifer Benson, 303-869-9173, jennifer.benson@state.co.us
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November 24, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado is renowned for the variety of agricultural products grown and raised statewide--and that includes potatoes. Colorado is the 2nd largest producer of fresh market potatoes in the U.S., and demand reaches an annual high every November in anticipation of Thanksgiving.
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November 12, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) which will provide funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2021 growing season.
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October 31, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 303-869-9175, danielle.trotta@state.co.us
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October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
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October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is making up to $1 million in grant funding available for Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors to support them in adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food supply chain.
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October 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
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September 4, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month Features Pueblo Green Chiles
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August 12, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Whether livestock owners are looking for alfalfa, grass, mix or other hay types, the 2020 Colorado Hay Directory is now available to connect hay producers and buyers.