Inside the BARN & FarmCast Radio with CO Ag Commissioner Don Brown…
BRIGGSDALE, CO – November 1, 2018 – Joining the Colorado Ag News Network inside the BARN is Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown discussing several topics including:
- USDA Trade Aid – Ag Sec Perdue stated that Second half of trade mitigation relief funds to be issued by Dec 5th
- Recent USMCA Trade Agreement & Farm Foundation & Perdue University: Retaliatory tariffs will negate USMCA export gains
- Stalled 2018 Farm Bill – need for it to be passed in the lame duck session of Congress
- Anything from the NASDA or your committee work
- CDA: Funds Available for Audit Costs
- CDA: New Laboratories, New Division, New Position Provides Better Customer Service to People of Colorado
- CDA: Nominations Sought for Noxious Weed Advisory Committee
- Agriculture Organization Conventions in November: 100th CO Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Denver Nov 16-18 & 110th RMFU Convention in Cheyenne Nov 16-17
- Importance of Elections & Your Right to Vote by or on Nov 6th
- CDA: Enter Agriculture Photos in Annual Contest
- & More
Listen to the interview with CO Agriculture Commissioner Don Brown below…
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ABOUT CDA
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe, high quality, and sustainable food supply; and protect consumers, the environment, and natural resources. The vision of the Department of Agriculture is that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe, affordable, and abundant supply of high quality food and agricultural products.
If you would like to learn more about the Colorado Department of Agriculture stop by their offices @ 305 Interlocken Parkway in Broomfield, CO, give them a call @ 303-869-9000 or visit the CDA online @ www.colorado.gov/ag