Celebrate the colors and flavors of Colorado with this vibrant salad that truly tells the story of the season. Hand-picked red, golden, and candy-striped beets join sweet Colorado-grown carrots to create a rainbow of earthy, jewel-toned flavors. Their brilliant crimsons, golds, and oranges echo the changing aspens and cottonwoods that paint our autumn landscapes.
On Tuesday, the Palisade Insectary, part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a new grow house project. The 880 square foot building will expand the Insectary’s ability to raise plants to feed biocontrol agents, which are supplied to agricultural producers and land managers across the state for control of noxious weeds.
There is a new opportunity starting in 2026 for Colorado farmers and ranchers to be compensated for their valuable environmental stewardship and sustainable land management.
Starting today, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is accepting applications from Colorado farms, ranches, and other agricultural businesses looking to hire interns in 2026. Through the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), businesses may be reimbursed for up to 50 percent of the actual cost to employ an intern, up to $5,000, in exchange for providing a hands-on experience needed to begin a career in agriculture.
The Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, an annual highlight of the Colorado State Fair, surpassed previous sales records during its 11-day run in 2025. A total of 67 pieces of art were sold, generating $14,737 in sales. This achievement overtook the previous record set in 2023, which saw $9,378 from the sale of 57 art pieces.
After a comprehensive rulemaking process that included extensive stakeholder engagement, the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners (part of the Department of Agriculture) will be implementing an increase in brand inspection fees effective October 1, 2025. The five-year brand assessment fee will also increase, beginning in January 2027.
It’s time for a taste of Colorado tradition and local treasure: the iconic Pueblo chile. This isn’t just any chile, it’s a symbol of southern Colorado’s agricultural pride, known for its smoky heat and rich flavor. Grown in sun-drenched fields of the Pueblo region, these chiles are the essence of a Colorado fall.
This month, we’re putting Pueblo chiles front and center in one of our state’s most beloved comfort foods: the Pueblo Chile Slopper.
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.
Bale out your hay-hunting woes with the 2025 Colorado Hay Directory, which helps livestock owners looking for alfalfa, grass, mix, or other hay products.
The Colorado State Fair is partnering with the Autism Society of Colorado and Pueblo Pediatric Therapy Center to ensure the fairgrounds provide a visiting time that is suitable for patrons with sensory sensitivities.
On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Colorado State Fair is hosting Sensory Day, a time when people of all ages and abilities who may have special sensory needs can enjoy the fair in a calmer, quieter, and supportive environment.