The Colorado Noxious Weed Advisory Committee, a critical link between the citizens of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is seeking nominations to fill four vacant positions representing an agricultural producer, a Resource, Industry or Environmental Specialist, and two at-large positions.
A new contender has been crowned the champion at the annual Colorado Uncorked event. Colorado Uncorked is the premiere event of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), which is part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Of the 14 wines selected to comprise the 2024 Governor’s Cup Collection, OBC Wine Project received the Best in Show award for its 2023 Colorado Red.
Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Program is accepting applications from local governing bodies and nonprofits for weed management grants that will help diminish or eradicate populations of state-listed noxious weeds in critical areas around Colorado.
The Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB), which provides guidance to the Department of Agriculture, has been awarded more than $375,000 to fund nine Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) positions across the state. Five Colorado Conservation Districts will participate in the program, providing opportunities for nine student technicians to experience on-the-job-training and learn more about conservation career opportunities.
Let's transform gourds into something gorgeous! Enjoy this simple yet comforting butternut squash recipe to warm you on a chilly evening. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this straightforward recipe will leave a lasting impression.
Starting January 1, 2025, all eggs sold in Colorado must be from a cage-free facility. All egg producers in Colorado housing more than 3,000 egg-laying hens will need to comply with the requirements of a cage-free facility as defined in the amended Cage-Free Egg rule.
On Tuesday, October 22, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) laboratories received multiple lots of McDonald’s brand fresh and frozen beef patties collected from various Colorado McDonald’s locations associated with the ongoing E. Coli investigation.
The CDA Microbiology Laboratory analyzed dozens of subsamples from all the lots and all samples were found to be negative for E. coli. CDA has completed all beef testing and does not anticipate receiving further samples.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is supporting Colorado onion producers while an investigation into an ongoing E. coli outbreak continues.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services, and Colorado State University Extension to bring trainings to Colorado livestock producers related to coexistence with wolves and the highly effective non-lethal deterrent methods available to them through the State of Colorado.
Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program is hosting a field day in southeastern Colorado to educate farmers about the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act rule about using pre-harvest agricultural water.