Press Release

Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to list their business in a publication reaching more than 85,000 consumers across our state. The 2022 Colorado Farm Fresh directory, released annually in June by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that sell direct to the public. 

Every January, a resolution-driven population commits to improving their eating habits, thinking harder about food choices that are nutritiously and economically sustainable. Thanks to Colorado farmers, ranchers and producers, local-food options make it easier than ever to stick to this resolution, adding extra value to our lives well beyond the New Year timeframe. 

Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg has selected Hollis Glenn to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Glenn is currently the Director of the Division of Inspection and Consumer Services (ICS). He will begin in the new position on February 1, 2022. 

Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg issued the following statement about the passing of Miguel Baca Barragan, a Colorado State Fair Commissioner and long time champion for Colorado’s agricultural sector.   

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is pleased to welcome four new appointees to the Colorado Agricultural Commission, to fill vacancies left behind by members whose terms have expired. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has begun a nationwide candidate search to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for Colorado. The Department is looking for an experienced leader to build on CDA’s mission of advancing Colorado’s agriculture and building relationships throughout our state’s agricultural communities. The new Deputy will replace Steve Silverman, who is moving on from CDA in February to teach at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. 

Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Award for Conservation Excellence, which recognizes individuals in Conservation Districts who have demonstrated excellence and leadership for Colorado’s conservation community. This year’s honorees are Katlin Miller from the Middle Park Conservation District and Patrick O’Neill from the Mosca-Hooper Conservation District.

As the temperatures drop, we can look forward to warming up with the many chili recipes available. Start the year off right with a well rounded meal to cover all your food groups. This month, enjoy a bowl of Colorado Red Chili!  

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) together with the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) have released an update to the 

The annual application period is now open for the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). CDA is accepting applications for the grant program in the form of a concept proposal through February 7, 2022.