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Colorado Agriculture
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Organic Farming in Colorado Guide
Quick answer: Organic farming in Colorado begins with choosing a certifier, deciding which certification scopes you need, and claiming state…
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Colorado Farm Statistics
For Colorado agriculture statistics you can quote safely, start with the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s publications list, then take each…
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Colorado Water Rights for Farmers Explained
Situation What it means Planning use Older priority date Under prior appropriation, the older the water right, the more powerful…
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Water and Irrigation in Colorado Agriculture
How is water used in Colorado agriculture? Mostly for irrigation: mountain snowmelt feeds the rivers, farms divert it, and Colorado…
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Colorado Growing Season Length Guide
Measure Value and condition Planning use Average last spring frost May 4 at the Denver Water Dept station, 5,229 ft…
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Colorado Climate and Farming
Snowy peaks suggest plenty of water, yet most Colorado farms are irrigated. How does climate affect farming in Colorado? Aridity,…
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Colorado Farmers Markets and Local Food
Situation What to use Key condition Planning use Choosing a first market Colorado Farmers Market Association map and the state’s…
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Major Crops Grown in Colorado
What crops are grown in Colorado? The main list covers wheat, corn, hay, sorghum, barley, potatoes, sunflowers and tree fruit…