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New State Law for Agriculture Pay
A new state law designed to expand labor rights for people who work on Colorado farms and ranches requires agricultural businesses to pay their employees at least the state’s minimum […]
Agriculture Report: Breaking new ground
Lured by the lifestyle and opportunity, these first-generation farmers and ranchers see the value of making a living off the land and working for themselves
Pandemic accelerates direct-to-consumer farm sales
Around 7 million additional U.S. households turned directly to producers in 2020. Experts say that growth in direct agricultural sales across the state could benefit the industry long term due to the increase in consumer knowledge and appreciation of local food production. Plus, a collection of resources to connect farmers, ranchers directly to consumers.
Is millet the next quinoa?
Millet thrives on the Eastern Plains. Farmers grew it on 320,000 acres in Colorado – or about 1% of the state's farmland – in 2019, with a harvest of more than 11 million bushels, or $61 million.
State ag leader: Outbreak has exposed long-existing challenges
Even in the best of times, uncertainty is a fact of life for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. The repercussions of COVID-19 are just an extension of perennial concerns like weather and fluctuating market prices.
