‘Agriculture’ Archives
RMFU joins calls to strengthen protections against mad
Press Release Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) signed on to a letter from R-CALF USA to the USDA requesting that the agency respond to the latest appearance of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or "mad cow disease") in Canadian livestock. RMFU, which represents family farmers and ranchers in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, joined Farmers Unions nationwide in co-signing the letter. Earlier in the month, it was disclosed that the latest Canadian cow afflicted with the illness met ... Full Story
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado announced today that it is seeking public nominations for 15 open positions on its three Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land issues. The BLM will consider the nominations for 45 days after today, when the agency is publishing its formal call for nominations in the Federal Register. The BLM’s Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau ... Full Story
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance provides grants to 15
Funds to Help Support Horses in Rising Trend Press Release, Denver, CO – March 18, 2010. The Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (CUHA) has provided $500.00 grants to 15 horse rescues and sanctuaries located in Colorado supporting their efforts to cope with the rising number of unwanted horses in the state. CUHA is hoping to continue to build relationships with the horse rescues throughout Colorado to further its mission to reduce the number of unwanted horses in Colorado and to promote ... Full Story
Larimer County Ag Forum: Growing your Future in
Larimer County, Colorado - Larimer County’s Agricultural Advisory Board Educational Forum ‘Growing Your Future in Larimer County’ take place on Saturday, March 13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-5pm at the Larimer County Courthouse Offices Building, 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, 1st floor. Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John R. Stulp will open the session with a look at the value agriculture brings to our state and local economies. Session topics to follow include: the history ... Full Story
List your farm stand or farmer’s market
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado growers can market their products to consumers through the 26th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory. Listings are being accepted for the 2010 edition of the directory. Published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Farm Fresh promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities and farms that sell direct to the public. “Consumers look forward to the Farm Fresh Directory ... Full Story
