Commissioner of Agriculture
John Salazar

Hot Topics

• Legislation    
• 2012 CDA Overview & Strategic Plan (3.07MB)        
• Colorado State Fairgrounds Economic and Fiscal Impacts Study (416KB)    
• Colorado Non-immigrant Agricultural Seasonal Worker Pilot Program    

Animal Health

• Equine Herpesvirus   
• Colorado Livestock Husbandry and Animal Welfare Committee 
• Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Fact Sheet
• VS Photos (USDA APHIS)  
• Biosecurity:  Protecting Your Livestock and Poultry 
• Colorado Livestock Security System

Bovine Tuberculosis

• USDA Bovine TB Factsheet 
• Pasteurization Fact Sheet    

Bovine Trichomoniasis

• Trich Update 
• Current Trich Map
• Cost per Cow to Prevent Trich 

• Inside Ag Newsletter
• Rule Hearings 
• Colorado Agricultural Directory     
• (State & National Ag Associations, Govt. Agencies, Extension Offices, Conservation Districts, Congressional Offices, & CSU Contact Information)

• Calendar
• Kids Page
• Submit a Comment or Complaint

• Laws
• Rules & Regulations
• Online Services 

• 2007 Census of Agriculture Results
• Colorado Profile  
• Photo Library
• The Economic Contribution of the Private, Recreation-Based Aquaculture Industry in The Western United States

• CSU Extension: Ask an Expert
• CSU Extension Resources
• Transparency Online Project (TOP)

• Find your County Extension Office 
• Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture industry; ensure a safe, high quality, and sustainable food supply; and protect consumers, the environment, and natural resources.