The Colorado Agricultural Commission is a group of nine agricultural leaders appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. They are responsible for making recommendations to the Commissioner, the Governor and the General Assembly regarding agricultural issues within the state; developing policies for preparing and enforcing rules and regulations related to agriculture; reviewing and approving all rules and regulations prior to adoption by the Commissioner; developing general policy for managing the agriculture department; and approving and monitoring the agriculture department's budget.
2013 Ag Commission MeetingsThe Colorado Agricultural Commission is required to meet quarterly. |
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February 15 agenda |
All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are located at: Colorado Department of Agriculture |
Ag Commission Members |
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Thomas Cameron (D) 3938 G 2/10 Rd Palisade, CO 81526 District 4 2nd term/Expires 2015 |
Bus (970) 261-4973 Res (970) 464-5836 |
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Ernest Ford (D) Vice Chairman 50501 County Rd C Center, CO 81125 District 3 2nd term/Expires 2015 |
Bus (719) 754-2487 Res (719) 754-2480 Fax (719) 754-2201 |
spudern@gmail.com | |
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Alex Gerace (U) 7420 Clayton St Denver, CO 80229 District 1 At-Large 3rd term/Expires 2017 |
Bus (303) 288-3398 Res (303) 289-1173 |
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Michael Hirakata (R) 22161 County Road CC Rocky Ford, CO 81067 District 3 At-Large 1st term/Expires 2017 |
Bus (800) 864-4278 | mhirakata@yahoo.com | |
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Alvin Kunugi (D) PO Box 16 Blanca, CO 81123 District 3 At-Large 1st term/Expires 2015 |
Bus (719) 379-3593 Res (719) 580-5310
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alvin.kunugi@gmail.com | |
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Barbara Marty (R) 15650 Headlight Rd Strasburg, CO 80136 District 1 2nd term/Expires 2015 |
Bus (303) 912-2367 Res (303) 622-4108 |
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Brett Rutledge (D) 7443 County Road 30 Yuma, CO 80759 District 2 1st term/Expires 2017 |
Bus (970) 848-2549 | bbrutledge@gmail.com | |
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Jo Stanko (D) PO Box 772797 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 District 4 At-Large 1st term/Expires 2015 |
Bus (970) 879-3936 Res (970) 879-3936 |
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Steve Young (R) 39424 Co Rd 20 Holyoke, CO 80734 District 2 At-Large 1st term/Expires 2017 |
Home (970) 854-2133 Bus (970) 854-2254 |
syoung@grainland.coop | |
Commission Staff |
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John T. Salazar Commissioner of Agriculture |
Bus (303) 239-4100 Fax (303) 239-4176 |
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Ron Carleton Deputy Commissioner |
Bus (303) 239-4100 Fax (303) 239-4176 |
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Jenifer Gurr Chief Administrative Officer |
Bus (303) 239-4102 Fax (303) 239-4176 |
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Kyli Kehler Executive Assistant |
Bus (303) 239-4104 Fax (303) 239-4176 |
kyli.kehler@state.co.us | |