The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is proud to announce the Palisade Insectary's 80th Anniversary Celebration, honoring eight decades of dedicated scientific work in biological pest and weed control.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is sponsoring six local food and beverage companies and one regional buyer-grower coalition to exhibit at Newtopia Now, a major natural products trade show taking place August 20-22, 2025, in Denver. Selected through a competitive application process, these businesses source—and help promote the unique benefits associated with—high-quality agricultural products raised using climate smart practices.
You'll lose your RIND over this summer watermelon salad with feta!
Nothing says summer quite like juicy watermelon—and when you toss it with salty feta, magic happens. The sweet crunch of watermelon pairs perfectly with the creamy, briny bite of feta cheese, creating a refreshing salad that’s as simple as it is satisfying.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) wants to ensure that all residents and visitors to the San Luis Valley are aware of important quarantine regulations regarding the importation of Prunus species (which includes plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and more) into Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties. These regulations are crucial for protecting local agriculture which is a major economic driver for the San Luis Valley.
The Colorado Department Agriculture (CDA) has selected four organizations and three educational institutions to receive NextGen Ag Leadership Grants for projects supporting educational, training, and leadership development opportunities for Colorado’s emerging food and agriculture leaders.
This year, CDA awarded more than $156,000 to seven grantees serving diverse populations across the state. Overall, the NextGen Ag Leadership Grant Program received 72 applications requesting nearly $1.5 million in funding.
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg issued the following statement after the passing of John Stulp, who served as the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture from 2006 to 2010 and water advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper from 2010 to 2018.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Stulp, one of my predecessors whom I considered a dear friend and mentor.
As part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2026, and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) seeks to engage the art community in creating a large mural that showcases Colorado’s agricultural history: past, present, and future. CDA’s working theme for celebration in 2026 is “Setting Colorado’s Table: 150 Years of Agricultural Legacy”.
Get ready to immerse yourself in 11 days of non-stop excitement as the Colorado State Fair returns from August 22 to September 1, 2025! This year, fairgoers will discover an incredible array of entertainment and activities that can be enjoyed for free with the price of general admission.
As we roll into July, we’re serving up something cool, creamy, and a little unexpected: Strawberry Hemp Ice Cream. This dairy-free delight blends luscious strawberries with nutrient-rich hemp milk and hemp hearts—easy to find at your local grocery or health food store. But this isn’t just a tasty treat. It’s a nod to a plant with deep roots in American history.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has selected new organizations to receive grants for projects that advance equine welfare in Colorado. This year, nine applicants received a total of $200,000 to fund their projects. Overall, the Equine Welfare Assistance program received 32 applications requesting over $1 million in funding. This is the second round of funding distributed to Colorado organizations.