Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Pet Animal Care and Facility Act (PACFA) Program has launched a new licensing portal to simplify and modernize how licensed businesses and operators access their information.
Summer is here and the temps are rising, offering this broccoli salad for your friends and family is a refreshing way to enjoy this bountiful crop. Served lightly charred on the grill, broccoli gets the star treatment for this crispy and hearty side dish.
Statewide Poster Contest for 2024’s “Colorful Colorado State Fair” Theme Announced
Every year, the Colorado State Fair showcases talent from some of the state’s finest artists, artisans, bakers, and gardeners. Entries are now open for many exciting competitions, including a new poster competition debuting this year.
Several state agencies will implement policies to slash greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, protect our natural and agricultural lands, and make the state more resilient
Governor Polis recently signed into law a series of bills passed by the Colorado legislature that build on the state’s commitment to an equitable transition to a low-carbon economy through robust policies and targeted funding.
One of the most formidable power couples in rock history and 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will join the lineup of musical acts who will perform at the 151st Colorado State Fair. The show, presented by the Colorado Lottery, is scheduled for Sunday, September 3, at 7:00 pm.
June is National Dairy Month, honoring one of Colorado’s most important agricultural commodities. What better way to celebrate than with some ice cream, just in time to warmer weather! Let’s not forget the other star of this recipe - strawberries! With farmers markets starting back up or the opportunity to stop by a u-pick farm or fruit stand, it’s easy and fun when you choose fresh Colorado strawberries. Don’t know where the best berries are available in your area?
The Colorado Agricultural Pest Survey Team has begun their annual season of monitoring for pests via insect trapping and visual survey. Coloradans can expect to see some insect traps around their local parks, forests and campgrounds, and should leave the traps in their place.
The Colorado STAR soil health program is expanding to an estimated 300 producers, with the addition of 21 Conservation Districts and 7 eligible entities to the list of STAR Plus administrating entities. Funding for this expansion comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate Smart Commodities (CSC) grant, which invested $3.1 billion in 141 projects across the country. CDA was the only state department of agriculture to be selected as a project lead on a CSC grant.
The PRCA RAM Rodeos at the Colorado State Fair will feature performances by fan favorites Ian Munsick, Chase Rice, and Sawyer Brown. The 151st State Fair is scheduled from August 25 – September 4, 2023.