Inside The BARN with CO Ag Commissioner Kate Greenberg
The BARN – Briggsdale, CO – March 4, 2021 – Joining the Colorado Ag News Network & FarmCast Radio once again is Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg and we’ll be discussing several topics, pertinent to ag producers across the state including:
- RECAP NASDA‘s Winter Policy Conference & CDA’s Committee Work
- Reaction to CO Gov Polis’ “March 20th – Meat Out Day” Proclamation
- Commissioner Greenberg’s Letter to Colorado’s Ag Industry & Producers
- Thoughts on CCA’s counter celebration on March 20th “Meat In Day” and how this will promote Animal Proteins even more
- Reaction to CO Gov Polis “March 24th – Colorado Agriculture Day” Proclamation after his earlier Proclamation
- Thoughts on the Negative and Positive Legislation being considered at the State Capitol (SB21-087 Agricultural Workers’ Rights Bill; SB 21-135 Prohibit Certain Animals in Traveling Animal Act Bill & the SB 21-079 Deregulate Meat Sales Direct to Consumers Bill)
- Thoughts on the PAUSE ACT Ballot Initiative & its Negative result should it pass in November
- CDA’s role in helping the legislators when they craft these bills & what role, if any, can the CDA play when Ballot Measures, before submission, that are detrimental to Colorado’s Agriculture Industry
- CDA has extended the deadline on the 2021 CO Farm Fresh Directory
- Thoughts on the retirement of CO State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr, DVM
- Other CDA Positions Open Now?
- CDA’s COVID 19 Update – (Phase 1B.3 – Essential Food & Ag Worker Vaccinations Will Begin March 5th)
- CDA / Colorado Crisis Services’ Rural Mental Health Toolkit
- 2021 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, hosted by the CO FFA Foundation – rescheduled for May 5th
- & MORE
For more information visit the CDA’s social media sites at:
www.instagram.com/coagriculture
The Colorado Department of Agriculture exists to support the state’s agriculture industry and serve the people of Colorado through regulation, advocacy and education. Their mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect consumers, and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources. Learn more online @ colorado.gov/ag
