Applications Sought for Colorado Noxious Weed Management Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Press Release
Governor’s 2021 Proposed State Budget Includes Major Investments in Rural Colorado
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November 2, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Rural Colorado will benefit in a number of significant areas from the Governor’s proposed Colorado State Budget as it drives economic recovery and stimulus. Initiatives in the budget will protect funding for high priority programs and services in rural communities, and support the implementation of a cohesive economic development plan for rural Colorado.
Colorado Winter Squash Makes the Holidays Delicious
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October 31, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 303-869-9175, danielle.trotta@state.co.us
Ag Department’s Soil Health Initiative Progresses with New Federal Partnership
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October 27, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s (CDA) Conservation Services Division is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year, $5 million agreement between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB), housed within CDA.
Colorado’s Specialty Crop Industry Receives $850,000 in USDA Grant Funds
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October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Ag Department Makes Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act Funds Available to Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors
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October 20, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is making up to $1 million in grant funding available for Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors to support them in adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food supply chain.
Colorado Submits Additional Hemp Response to USDA
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October 12, 2020
Conor Cahill |conor.cahill@state.co.us
Mary Peck | mary.peck@state.co.us
Hemp Production Key Component of Rural Economic Development
Hemp Pilot Program Extension Benefits Colorado Industrial Hemp Producers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The recent passage of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through December 11th contained a provision to extend the industrial hemp pilot program authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill. As a result, the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp Program, and the state’s industrial hemp producers, will continue operations under current rules until September 30, 2021.
Colorado Cabbage Stew is Perfect for Chilly Fall Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Ag Department’s Pesticide Program Launches Online Application System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us