Press Release

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.

CDA is seeking volunteers to serve on the Agricultural Water Quality Advisory Committee, which provides the department with guidance and feedback on issues impacting ground and surface water quality. The Agricultural Water Quality Program (AWQP) relies upon the 14 member advisory committee to help guide program objectives, evaluate effectiveness of program activities, and provide a direct link to local perspectives from consumers and producers across Colorado. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the 

To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the voluntary Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) program. 

Even in the winter, you can still find fresh produce in Colorado. Greenhouses and high-tech storage facilities let us shop local even during the coldest months of the year. Gourds store especially well in the right conditions. Many of our Colorado Proud farmers provide winter squash, which you can find at local retailers or winter farmers markets. 

Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg issued the following statement about President Biden’s key regional appointments.