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Today, to celebrate national One Health Day, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance interagency cooperation and i
After being included in the Governor’s Cup Collection in 2021, 2023, and 2024, Sauvage Spectrum beat out the competition and was crowned with the Best in Show award at the annual Colorado Uncorked event.
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In 2025, we have seen that in most foreign markets, long-term consumer spending trends show declining expenditure shares for staples (like rice and wheat) and increasing shares for higher value food items—such as meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Food suppliers and retailers have responded to demand by modifying their products and retail formats to better meet consumer needs.
October ushers in gorgeous fall colors in our high country, and cooler temperatures. Winter is getting closer!
For Natalie Ross, a Greenhouse Production intern for the City of Fort Collins, the path to her dream job in a botanic garden greenhouse became clearer with each seedling she transplanted. On a cloudy day in late April, Natalie was transplanting lettuce varieties into sixpack flats, readying them for the annual seedling sale at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
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36,056
Farms & Ranches
195,000
Employed
30 Million
Agricultural Acres
#1
Ag Commodity - Cattle & Calves
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Vision
Our vision is that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe and abundant supply of high-quality food and agriculture products.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.
Values
Values are our shared behavioral commitments to each other and to those we serve.
CDA's Core Values are: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, Respect