After a record-setting $76 million in funds was appropriated to the Colorado Department of Agriculture as part of the Colorado Comeback stimulus, the Department is seeking input from stakeholders on how to invest the funding.
The Department and Governor Polis have been focused on securing funding for agriculture as part of the Colorado Comeback initiative, the state's stimulus plan aimed to help our state recover faster and build back stronger. In order to determine how best to invest the funding, the Department will hold several initial virtual listening sessions for each of the stimulus funding programs.
Stakeholders and the public can join the conversation, by registering for the sessions they are interested in. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link to join the meeting.
Tuesday, June 22, 4 pm MT: County and Local Agricultural Events
Wednesday, June 23, 5 pm MT: Revolving Loans and Grant Program*
Thursday, June 24, 12 pm MT: Revolving Loans and Grant Program*
Thursday, June 24, 4 pm MT: Colorado Proud
Thursday, June 24, 6 pm MT: Conservation Initiatives (Drought, ACRE3 and Soil Health)
*sessions are the same, you only need to sign up for one
Those unable to attend the listening sessions can provide feedback through this online form.