Press Release

Governor Polis Proclaims March 1-7 as Colorado Weights and Measures Week

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March 2, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, Department of Agriculture 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us
Contact: Cher Haavind, Department of Labor and Employment, 303-318-8003, cher.haavind@state.co.us

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Radio Frequency Identification Livestock Ear Tags to Replace Metal Clips

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February 19, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact: Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering the option of no-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags to veterinarians and producers for use in young beef, dairy or bison breeding replacements.

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Feral Swine Eradicated from Colorado Thanks to Work of State and Federal Partnership

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February 12, 2020

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USDA Releases Information on New Hemp Crop Insurance Coverage

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February 11, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 303.869.9005, mary.peck@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the availability of crop insurance protection for producers of hemp under two separate programs. With the availability of insurance through these programs, hemp producers in Colorado may be able to obtain protection of their hemp crops from natural disasters.

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Colorado’s Greenhouses Bring the Fresh Taste of Summer All Year Long

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February 5, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us

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Gov. Polis, Dept. of Agriculture Submit Comments on USDA’s Proposed Hemp Rules

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January 29, 2020
Shelby Wieman | shelby.wieman@state.co.us | 303-957-6011
Mary Peck | mary.peck@state.co.us | 303-869-9005

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Colorado Ag Department Now Accepting Listings for 2020 Farm Fresh Directory

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January 28, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us

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Colorado Department of Agriculture to Hold 2020 Hemp Symposium

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January 23, 2020
Contact: Mindy Archuletta, 303-869-9084, arminda.archuleta@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) will present a public Hemp Regulatory and Production Symposium at the Department’s Broomfield, Colorado campus and via live webinar on February 19, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.