Colorado Department of Agriculture
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Agriculture is part of the climate change problem. Colorado wants farmers’ soil to be part of the solution.
With more statewide support, farmers and ranchers hope to boost the health of Colorado's agricultural lands and conserve water while also meeting business goals.
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For farmers in a mental health crisis, it’s often tough to seek help. A Colorado program aims to begin conversations.
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A hemp green rush is remaking agriculture in Colorado — complete with get-rich CBD dreams and flimflam profiteers
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Why Colorado’s corn farmers are getting hurt by China’s soybean tariff
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How a small Colorado town fought the Japanese beetle and won
By Tamara Chuang Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
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Hemp has arrived: Colorado crops double after Farm Bill makes growing more legit
Beyond rush for CBD products, hemp-reinforced plastics pioneered by Henry Ford are in the works, but legal hurdles remain
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South Korea, home of Hanwoo and bulgogi, is now largest importer of Colorado beef
The trade war with China had little to do with South Korea’s rise but future trade could impact Colorado’s beef industry
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Cory Gardner, Scott Tipton bring new “good Samaritan” bill to address abandoned mines and stoke solution for $50B problem
Congress has been debating for decades how to deal with the $50 billion problem of abandoned mines across the U.S.
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Wine, peaches and CBD: Hemp fills gaps in the Western Slope’s orchards and vineyards
Tourists report the smell of change wafting over the region, but not all orchardmen have bought into the latest cash crop
