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About CAVADB & Meeting Information

The Value Added Board will be holding a meeting on July 11, 2023, from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm at CDA. 

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2023 Farm Fresh Directory

As Coloradans and visitors look to sample the agricultural bounty of our state, the Colorado Department of Agriculture presents its 39th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory, which helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, and more.

 

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