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Winter on the ranch presents challenges and tasks that require a lot of hard work and plenty of resilience. With the ground often frozen and covered in snow, ranchers brave the cold to care for livestock, ensuring animals have adequate food and water.
The Colorado State Fair is honored to have won multiple awards from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), including five first place awards. The Colorado State Fair competes in Division 4, with attendance from 500,000 - 1,000,000, and there were more than 2,000 total entries in the competition.
Starting tomorrow, January 1, 2025, the final phase of Colorado’s cage-free egg law goes into full effect. Both retailers and egg producers have been preparing to comply with the cage-fee egg requirements since the state law passed in 2020. Those eggs will be labeled with “CO-COM,” “organic,” or “cage-free” on their package.
Most Requested Information
- Agriculture Emergency Programs
- Ag Behavioral Health Work Group
- Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program
- Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production Information
- Animal Import Requirements
- Open Range and Fencing
- Request-A-Bug
- Rules and Regulations
For Consumers
CDA Programs
- PACFA
- Bureau of Animal Protection
- Energy (ACRE3)
- Soil Health
- Transition to Organic Program
- Hemp
- Measurement Standards
- Meat - Custom Processing
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Blog Posts
Throughout October, we are joining the Food and Agriculture-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
CDA is looking for a farmer or rancher representative to serve on the Underground Damage Prevention (UDP) Safety Commission.
A deep love for agriculture can be rewarding, joyful, and at times, painful. Colorado's agricultural community knows how to pull together to help each other navigate through stressful times. Join CDA and regional partners for food, camaraderie, and a meaningful discussion about mental health in our communities.
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38,900
Farms & Ranches
195,000
Employed
32 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