Press Release

Governor Jared Polis has officially proclaimed March 1-7 as Weights and Measures Week in Colorado, joining a national effort to highlight the essential role of accuracy in everything from the grocery aisle to the gas pump.

This year’s national theme, "We Measure What Matters," reflects the constant and invaluable work of state inspectors who ensure that when a consumer pays for a gallon of gas or a pound of deli meat, they are getting exactly what they paid for.

The 2026 Colorado State Fair is bringing three nights of country music to the Big R Arena to follow the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) events on August 28, 29, and 30.

This year’s concert lineup features country singer-songwriter Ian Munsick, multi-platinum artist Dylan Scott, and country music icon Neal McCoy.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify additional qualified Financial Entities to expand opportunities within the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program. The expansion will help meet unprecedented demand for the program, which provides financing to a diverse range of Colorado's agricultural community.

Landowners across five Colorado counties have voted for a unified future in natural resource protection. A special election held on February 3, 2026, has successfully consolidated the Platte Valley Conservation District, Southeast Weld Conservation District, and West Adams Conservation District into a single, powerful new entity: the Mountain View Conservation District.

No human cases detected; emergency response demobilized. 

State health, agriculture, and emergency response officials have concluded their coordinated response to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detection at a commercial egg layer operation in Weld County. 

Fall in love at first bite this February with a dish that’s as hearty as a mountain sunrise and as comforting as your favorite flannel. 

This January, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has confirmed three new detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in backyard flocks in Larimer and Logan Counties and one detection in a commercial egg layer operation in Weld County. All premises are currently under quarantine orders and control areas have been set up in Weld and Logan counties. 

Calling all Colorado farmers, ranchers, and food producers! The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting listings for the 2026 Farm Fresh Directory, the essential guide to finding the best local produce and agritourism across the state. This annual publication, set for release in June, is a powerful tool to connect consumers directly with:

The Colorado State Conservation Board, part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Matching Grants program, awarding a total of $689,182.00 to 32 Conservation Districts across Colorado. This yearly cost-share grant opportunity is designed to assist Conservation Districts in carrying out critically important on-the-ground conservation projects and educational activities. 

The Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is proud to announce that Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural BAP Exemplary Service Award.