“Rye” not discover the legacy of ancient grains with our delightful rye and carrot muffins? This eco-friendly treat celebrates local ingredients while helping fight climate change. These hearty muffins combine earthy rye and White Sonora flour with sweet, tender carrots, creating a flavorful breakfast treat. The slightly denser texture of the flours adds depth, while the carrots ensure that each bite remains moist and delicious.
After a successful summer treatment plan, Mesa County and the city of Grand Junction are celebrating an 85% reduction in Japanese beetle populations. Found in the city of Grand Junction in the summer of 2022, Mesa County declared the beetle a public nuisance species in March 2023. Joined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Extension, and the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County has worked to eradicate the species, which is a threat to both crops and ornamental plants on the Western Slope.
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.
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