Ag Department Welcomes New Staff to Two Key Positions
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is pleased to announce the placement of new staff members into two key management roles within CDA’s Markets and State Fair divisions.
Markets
Try Colorado Proud’s March Recipe of the Month: Colorado Lamb Stew
As March brings longer days, an early spring ch
Workshop Planned to Help With Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Process
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) through Monday, February 15, 2021. To assist applicants in submitting competitive applications, CDA will host an SCBGP Application Workshop on Wednesday, February 3 at 1 p.m.
Ag Department Seeks Listings for 2021 Farm Fresh Directory
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.
Ag Department now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grant Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2020
Contact: Jennifer Benson, 303-869-9173, jennifer.benson@state.co.us
Colorado Potatoes: A Thanksgiving Tradition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Apply Now for Agricultural Internship Funds to Support the 2021 Growing Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Colorado Winter Squash Makes the Holidays Delicious
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 303-869-9175, danielle.trotta@state.co.us
Colorado’s Specialty Crop Industry Receives $850,000 in USDA Grant Funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Ag Department Makes Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act Funds Available to Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.