Colorado Ag Connection | October 2019

Upcoming Events Colorado Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch List Fall Seasonal Taking the Leap into Retail and Beyond Workshop October 22 Colorado Uncorked November 15 On the Road with Commissioner Greenberg October Travel Schedule Job Announcements Hay Resources Governor's Dashboard Colorado Crisis Hotline 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255

Harvest time is one of the best times of year in Colorado. It's another opportunity to connect agriculture to our state's greater population through a variety of fall agritourism activities , from corn mazes and pumpkin patches to distillery and winery tours. At CDA, our Brand Division's 60+ brand inspectors are gearing up for the fall run, which will see hundreds of thousands of cattle on the move to market. Inspectors looked at 346,054 head in July, and that number will increase exponentially in the fall months. Our Conservation Services staff is exploring ways to advance our state's soil health and working with farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders to ensure these efforts will truly serve Colorado agriculture. And our Colorado Proud team is gearing up for our Next Generation of Ag Symposium later this month, which will bring industry experts together to discuss how the economy, environment, technology and culture relate to local agriculture. Thanks to the 300 skilled employees and our Ag Commission for all the work they do on behalf of our state's ag industry and for the people of Colorado, and thanks to you for supporting Colorado agriculture.  -Commissioner Kate Greenberg

Public Input Sought at Upcoming Industrial Hemp Meeting Leaders of the Colorado Hemp Advancement and Management Plan (CHAMP) will hold a second public meeting on the subject of regulatory and economic issues surrounding industrial hemp on October 23 at the Adams State University student union building in Alamosa. CHAMP is a statewide effort to develop a Colorado blueprint that will outline a regulatory framework and identify the economic opportunities needed to build a robust and sustainable hemp industry across the state.  Learn more State Fair Closes with Higher Attendance and Revenue The Colorado State Fair has wrapped up its 2019 run with increases in both attendance and revenue over last year. The number of visitors to this year’s fair increased by roughly five percent, and general admission revenue increased by 31 percent over 2018. Fiesta Day attendance was the largest it has been in a decade. A total of 466,380 visitors experienced livestock shows, fine arts and food exhibits, concerts, rodeos, fair food, entertainment, carnivals, and more.  Learn more

Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month Celebrate World Egg Day on October 11 with Colorado eggs. There are more than 4.5 million laying hens in Colorado, producing 1.4 billion eggs every year. Eggs are a source of high-quality protein and contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals, all for 70 calories per large egg. Look for Colorado eggs at your local grocery store or at restaurants across the state.   Try them in this Smoked Deviled Egg recipe.

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