After being included in the Governor’s Cup Collection in 2021, 2023, and 2024, Sauvage Spectrum beat out the competition and was crowned with the Best in Show award at the annual Colorado Uncorked event. Colorado Uncorked is the premier event of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), which is part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
With an enduring commitment to support the well-being of those in agriculture, Colorado is set to host its inaugural Agricultural Behavioral Health Summit. This landmark event, taking place November 13-14 in Monte Vista, aims to bridge gaps in behavioral health resources for agricultural and rural communities.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is urging livestock and poultry owners to remain vigilant and monitor their animals for symptoms of New World Screwworm (NWS) and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
In its second round of funding, the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Climate Smart Market Expansion Project is now accepting proposals for pilot projects that increase demand and create premiums for agricultural products grown using climate smart practices. Climate smart practices are associated with improved soil health, optimized water usage, more diverse and beneficial ecosystems, and/or reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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.