Colorado Agriculture 2024
In partnership with the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Colorado boasts more than just majestic mountains and outdoor adventures – it’s also an abundant agricultural powerhouse. With more than 36,000 farms and ranches spread across 30.2 million acres, Colorado’s farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to produce commodities for both the state and the nation.
The average size of a Colorado farm or ranch is 838 acres. Cattle and calves top the list of the state’s agricultural commodities, with dairy products, corn, hay and wheat following closely behind. The Centennial State ranks nationally in the top 10 for several crops, including hogs, potatoes, proso millet, floriculture and chicken eggs. The Colorado ag industry greatly supports the local economy, contributing approximately $47 billion each year and employing more than 195,000 people, not to mention international exports, which total around $2 billion annually.
Read the Cultivating Colorado 2023 Magazine
Colorado Crops & Livestock
Longstanding Colorado Farmers Credit Willingness to Change for Their Sustainability
May 16, 2023
Colorado Grain Chain Seeks to Increase Market Demand and Awareness for Locally Grown Grains
May 13, 2023
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Colorado Potato Administrative Committee Paves the Way for Tomorrow’s Potato Growers
March 21, 2022
How Mad Agriculture and Origin Milk Are Changing Dairy, One Guernsey Cow at a Time
June 8, 2021
Colorado Environment
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Carbon America Proposes a Winning Project for Agriculture and the Community
May 15, 2023
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The 2023 Colorado Water Plan Outlines an Improved Future for the State’s Water Supply
May 14, 2023
Colorado Farm to Table
Colorado Organizations Address Food Accessibility Issues Created by Food Deserts
May 13, 2023
Colorado Proud Allows Farmers, Chefs, Processors and Retailers to Keep It Local
April 4, 2022
