Press Release

Winter on the ranch presents challenges and tasks that require a lot of hard work and plenty of resilience. With the ground often frozen and covered in snow, ranchers brave the cold to care for livestock, ensuring animals have adequate food and water. Whether you are spending your days with activities such as breaking ice on water troughs, feeding hay to cattle, and preparing for the upcoming calving season, or you are enjoying any of Colorado’s other winter offerings for fun, this lasagna will replenish your energy and prepare you to do it all again tomorrow. 

The Colorado State Fair is honored to have won multiple awards from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), including five first place awards. The Colorado State Fair competes in Division 4, with attendance from 500,000 - 1,000,000, and there were more than 2,000 total entries in the competition. 

Starting tomorrow, January 1, 2025, the final phase of Colorado’s cage-free egg law goes into full effect. Both retailers and egg producers have been preparing to comply with the cage-fee egg requirements since the state law passed in 2020. Those eggs will be labeled with “CO-COM,” “organic,” or “cage-free” on their package.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has convened the first Ag Behavioral Work Group Meeting to kick off the partnership between CDA, the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) that will help improve access to mental and behavioral health resources in rural communities across Colorado. The Ag Behavioral Health Work Group met on December 9 and their next meeting is scheduled for January 28 at 1 pm online.  

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Welfare has selected ten applicants to receive a total of $200,000 to help improve the well-being of Colorado’s domestic horses. During the competitive grant process, a panel consisting of horse experts reviewed more than 30 applications requesting more than $1M in funding, and selected projects that would have the greatest impact on domestic equine welfare. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is holding a rulemaking hearing to gather public feedback on the proposed changes to rules governing the Small Food Business Recovery and Resilience Tax Credit, also known as the Community Food Access Tax Credit. 

A Colorado rancher and conservation advocate Evanne (pronounced Evan) Caviness has been hired as the Conservation Division Director at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Caviness has been a leader in conservation policy and has been in agricultural production her whole life.

The Douglas County Canine Rescue (DCCR) has relinquished its license to operate a pet facility in Colorado to settle two cases brought by the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) program in 2023 and 2024. 

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

Prepare your taste buds for a unique flavor-packed trip to Seoul! These Korean pork chops are not just a dish, but an experience waiting to be savored. Sweet, savory, a little spicy, and addictive—this dish will have you bidding farewell to bland dinners and welcoming a burst of flavor that excites your palate. These chops marinate in a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and just the right touch of heat to transform your kitchen into a K-BBQ hotspot. So, grab your chopsticks (or fork—no judgment here) and get ready for a culinary adventure.