This grant is open to projects that support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products.
Robert Sakata is president of Sakata Farms and currently cares for 2,500 acres of irrigated farm ground between Brighton, Platteville and Hudson in Colorado.
The guidance asks poultry owners to increase safety precautions and biosecurity practices, monitor their flocks for illness and report any sick or dead birds to the state veterinarian’s office.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2023, CDA staff will begin inspecting retailers, farms and eggs to ensure compliance by in-state and out-of-state producers and distributors.
This Senior Program Manager will oversee a team dedicated to supporting future farmers and ranchers and improving community access to healthy food options.
The Strategic Plan discusses data gaps, no-regrets strategies to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration, and the important co-benefits of climate-smart land management.