In the United States, the first weights and measures law was signed by President John Adams on March 2, 1799, but having reliable scales has been a concern of merchants and buyers dating back to biblical times (Leviticus 19:35-36). And who can forget George Washington’s Dream (from a recent Saturday Night Live episode) of a country where we choose our own system of weights and measures.
Today, the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), served Moms and Mutts: Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs Inc. (MAMCO) with an order summarily suspending their pet animal facility license. The summary suspension orders MAMCO to immediately cease, desist, and refrain from any activities that require a pet animal care facility license.
To promote market development and increase production capabilities for climate smart commodities and other agricultural products, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the Climate Smart Market Expansion Project. These competitive awards will support pilot projects that increase demand and create premiums for agricultural products grown using climate smart practices. Proposals are being accepted as Documented Quotes through the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) website.
Did you know Colorado has a sizable Polish population, spread out across the state? It’s no wonder you can find delicious pierogies in nearly every corner of the state. From Mama’s Pierogi in Glenwood Springs to Pierogies Factory in Arvada, the humble dumpling is finally getting the fame it deserves.
Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to submit their listings for the 2025 Farm Fresh Directory, published annually by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The directory, which will be released in June, promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that sell directly to the public.
Colorado is offering a free full-day range riding training for people looking to enhance their skills and understanding of range riding and reducing wolf interactions with livestock.
The application period is now open for the 2026 growing season for Colorado producers and organizations who work with specialty crops. CDA is accepting applications for the SCBG program in the form of a concept proposal through February 17, 2025.
via the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Highlighting opportunities in clean energy, climate smart agriculture, quantum technologies, space technology, tourism and artificial intelligence
Winter on the ranch presents challenges and tasks that require a lot of hard work and plenty of resilience. With the ground often frozen and covered in snow, ranchers brave the cold to care for livestock, ensuring animals have adequate food and water. Whether you are spending your days with activities such as breaking ice on water troughs, feeding hay to cattle, and preparing for the upcoming calving season, or you are enjoying any of Colorado’s other winter offerings for fun, this lasagna will replenish your energy and prepare you to do it all again tomorrow.
The Colorado State Fair is honored to have won multiple awards from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), including five first place awards. The Colorado State Fair competes in Division 4, with attendance from 500,000 - 1,000,000, and there were more than 2,000 total entries in the competition.