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Press Release

Governor Polis Proclaims 2020 The Year of Colorado Local Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us


Broomfield, Colo. - Governor Polis last week issued a proclamation declaring 2020 to be the Year of Local Food in Colorado. Created in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the proclamation highlights the value of local agriculture to the state and the appreciation for all who grow, harvest, process, and distribute food.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in El Paso and Prowers Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us


Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have confirmed cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2) in feral rabbits near Calhan, CO, about 35 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, and in a cottontail in rural Prowers County.

Colorado Farmers’ Markets Are Ready to Serve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, wendy.white@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - Along with greening grass and warming temperatures, spring also signals the start of farmers’ markets across Colorado. Farmers’ markets are considered essential businesses by the state and will open to serve Coloradans looking to purchase food and agricultural products.

Colorado Ag Department Phytosanitary Programs Protect Hemp Farmers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado’s industrial hemp plant and seed industry exports continue to grow exponentially, having expanded tenfold in the last year (see table below). As farmers begin spring planting, managing the quality of the seed and clones/transplants planned for export is paramount.

Colorado Hemp Seed and Clone Export Totals (January-March)