Inside The BARN with Colorado Representative Donald Valdez (D-62)
The BARN – Briggsdale, CO – May 4, 2021 – Joining the Colorado Ag News Network & FarmCast Radio is Colorado Representative Donald Valdez, from District 62 in Colorado, covering portions of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. Rep Valdez’s Committee Assignments include: Statutory Revision, Transportation & Local Government & the Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Committee. Rep Valdez discussed several topics including:
- COVID Update…Impacts on District 62 & Colorado from his perspective
- 2021 Colorado Legislative Session Continues
- Thoughts on SB21-079 Direct Meat Sales to Consumers, which Governor Polis signed it into law (Background & Impacts)
- Other legislation Rep Valdez is Working On
- Thoughts on recent Mexican Supreme Court Decision regarding importation of U.S. & Colorado Potatoes (LISTEN TO AN Exclusive interview with Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer with the National Potato Council)
- Thoughts on HB 21-1260 (General Fund Transfer Implement State Water Plan)
- Thoughts on SB 21-203 (Funding For Colorado Proud) & the CDA seeks YOUR input on funding TAKE THE CO PROUD SURVEY before May 5th
- Thoughts on SB21-087 – Agricultural Workers’ Rights (Background, Status & Concerns)
- Thoughts on Ballot Measure 16 – The PAUSE ACT, “Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation”
- Mention of Coloradans for Animal Care, the coalition fighting Initiative 16
- Comments on the passing of Jack Annan
- Upcoming 2021 Farm Credit Colorado Ag Hall of Fame Ceremony, hosted by the Colorado FFA Foundation
- Representative Valdez Announce Run for Congress District 3 in 2022
- & Much more
You can learn more about Colorado Representative Donald Valdez, from District 62 in Colorado, covering portions of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Mineral, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties online at https://donaldvaldez.com/
