The Markets Division of the Colorado Department of Agriculture is offering funds to help Colorado companies apply for a federal grant that would increase meat processing capacity across the state.

On June 22, the Colorado Agricultural Commission approved the recommendation of the Commissioner of Agriculture and State Veterinarian to let the current emergency rule expire without promulgating a follow-up emergency rule.

The Pork Chop Lady/Sam’s Street Tacos received a Golden Ticket offering a direct entry into this year’s Governor’s Plate competition.

To provide a coordinated state response and reduce the spread of HPAI, Governor Polis issued a verbal state of emergency on April 29, 2022 at 6:41 p.m. and established a Unified Command Group to facilitate the State response.

Applications for Colorado grant recipients are open, Colorado encourages all to apply.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a non-commercial backyard flock (poultry) in Pitkin County, Colorado.

 "We're thrilled to be recognized as a Top 50 Company for the third year in a row," said Kelly Green, third-generation owner and chairman of Birko’s board.