FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, wendy.white@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - In a time when families are looking for local products, the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 36th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, and more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado communities and businesses in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) to support worker safety and operations of critical agricultural production in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency should make requests for equipment through local emergency managers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2020
Contact:
Mary Peck
Public Information Officer
Colorado Department of Agriculture
mary.peck@state.co.us
720-428-0441
Madlynn Ruble
Deputy Director of Communications
Colorado Department of Human Services
madlynn.ruble@state.co.us
303-866-3411
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) reminds veterinarians and rabbit owners that reporting suspected occurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2), including sudden, elevated numbers of rabbit deaths, is mandatory. Disease reports are identified by the county of occurrence only, and all other personal information is protected from open record requests.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds those planning to participate in livestock show and sale activities this season to stay in close contact with state and local health agencies overseeing those events.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Mary Peck
Public Information Officer
Colorado Department of Agriculture
mary.peck@state.co.us
720-428-0441
Madlynn Ruble
Deputy Director of Communications
Colorado Department of Human Services
madlynn.ruble@state.co.us
303-866-3411
Colorado Crisis Services resources target rural communities
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.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us