Small food retailers in Colorado - both urban and rural - face common challenges in stocking their stores with fresh foods. Retailers such as grocery stores, corner stores, carnicerias, and small mercantiles often struggle with high minimum order requirements, fees for not reaching an order minimum, delivery fees that can exceed $20,000 per year, fees for not having a loading dock, or all of the above.
Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office (ADCRO) announced new grant opportunities to support climate resilience projects within the state's agricultural sector.
“In Colorado we are committed to mitigating the risk associated with climate change, by investing in innovative clean energy technologies, and providing economic avenues for our farmers and ranchers to continue to provide healthy and fresh produce to all Coloradans for generations to come,” said Governor Polis.
Two horses in Colorado have been diagnosed with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office received reports of two different horses with presumptive positive results of EIA, an incurable disease that impacts equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys. In both cases, the owners have made the difficult decision to euthanize the positive horses. The risk to the general equine population in Colorado is considered low at this time.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Services Division is hosting “Growing Urban Ag in Colorado,” an event designed to provide space to build connections while learning about available resources, commenting on future urban agriculture programming, and exploring our expo hall.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at the CSU Spur campus, which brings together diverse research, demonstration and education programs to promote lifelong agricultural literacy and foster agribusiness entrepreneurship.
Applications are open for this year’s cycle of the Equine Welfare Assistance Grants, offered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Welfare.
"The Division of Animal Welfare is committed to enhancing the welfare of all animals in the state of Colorado," said Joe Stafford, Director of the Division of Animal Welfare. "This grant allows us to enhance equine welfare throughout Colorado by funding projects and programs led by members of the equine community."
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Grant Program is open for applications. Now in its third year, this program provides funding for projects that research and demonstrate the use of solar energy production on agricultural land.
The Colorado State Fair is turning up the heat this summer with two international legends: Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Flo Rida.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 10 for both superstars, who will bring infectious beats and lots of laughs to the fair’s Southwest Motors Events Center.
Comedy legend Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will perform on Sunday, Aug. 24, and global hitmaker Flo Rida will take the stage on Friday, Aug. 29.
Whether it's a hectic week of school activities, a long day away from home, or simply a craving for something cozy, this slow cooker chicken and potatoes recipe has you covered. It’s a low-maintenance, nutritious meal that you can customize to suit your family’s tastes – all while making sure everyone gets a healthy, satisfying dinner.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of NextGen Ag Leadership Grants. These grants provide up to $25,000 per project proposal to support educational, training, and leadership development opportunities for Colorado’s emerging food and agriculture leaders.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy costs while promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.