Genetically Modified Foods
One of the questions on this year’s ballot concerns whether or not food should be labeled to state whether it …
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Colorado Local Food Products
Colorado’s many agricultural products have made our state a great place for eating local. The Colorado Department of Agriculture, with its …
Industrial Hemp
With the passage of Amendment 64, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is required to perform such regulatory functions as registration of …
Colorado — It’s Delicious
Looking for a delicious way to travel through Colorado? The Colorado Tourism Office has developed a new Tasting Tour website to …
Weights & Measures
If you are looking for guidance on Colorado’s weights and measures laws, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has put together …
Emerald Ash Borer
An invasive species that could mean the death of numerous trees has been found in Colorado. The emerald ash borer …
Colorado and the Dust Bowl
With recent flooding it is hard to believe that Colorado is prone to devastating drought, such as occurred during the …
Hay Resources
Hay is an important and sought-after agricultural commodity, especially this year as the United States suffers through drought. You can find …
Colorado State Fair Special Contests – Enter Today!
Are you a cupcake connoisseur? A salsa specialist? Pizza pro? Green chili champion? If you have a food or craft specialty, …
August is Colorado Proud Month
Governor Hickenlooper has declared August 2013 as “Colorado Proud Month,” celebrating the state’s agriculture. Visit the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture’s Colorado …
Drought Resources
Explorer Stephen Long called Colorado “the Great American Desert,” and true to his observation, the state is currently experiencing a severe drought. This map from the USDA …
Farmers’ Markets
Many farmers’ markets will be opening this weekend. The Colorado Dept. of Agriculture has posted an updated list of farmers’ market locations …
Colorado Ag Day
Today is “Colorado Ag Day,” a day set aside to honor the state’s farmers and ranchers and their important contribution …
Promoting Colorado: Agritourism
First of all, what is agritourism? The Colorado Dept. of Agriculture defines it as “integrat[ing] recreational and educational farm and ranch …
Holiday Gift Ideas
Are you looking for a gift that says “Colorado”? Are you shopping for someone who doesn’t want more “stuff”? Is …
Colorado Proud Recipes
Colorado’s Department of Agriculture (CDA) promotes locally-grown agricultural products through its Colorado Proud campaign. Buying products that come from Colorado’s own …
Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair is coming this weekend! The annual fair, held in Pueblo, brings together Colorado’s agricultural past, present …
CSU Flower Trials
Having trouble deciding which flowers to plant in your garden this year? Colorado State University can help. Every year they present …
Horses
Do you own horses? Colorado horse owners are lucky because we have Colorado State University, which features a world-class veterinary hospital that …
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
During the Depression of the 1930s many federal programs were set up to help get Americans back to work. One of …