It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of what has been a historic, tiring, unforgettable year. The challenges of 2020 certainly won’t disappear when we turn the calendar to 2021, but neither will successes we’ve achieved this year. At CDA our successes have been many, and it’s worth noting that the accomplishments of our agency this year on behalf of our stakeholders--especially in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic--are significant. 

Not only has CDA continued operations and excellent service following a major operations transition in March, but we’ve also moved forward in meeting new goals, including the creation of a new soil health federal partnership, the launch of a new online pesticide application portal, building a new free rural mental health toolkit, and more. I invite you to review highlights of CDA’s COVID-19 response over the past months. The work of our skilled team continues to be driven by the thousands of Coloradans and stakeholders who rely on our agency for diverse services and support from our eight divisions. I’m so proud of all the efforts of our staff, particularly this year. 

Like any farmer or rancher knows, hard work can be its own reward, and can get us through some rough times. At CDA, our work gives us purpose and creates the path taking us toward our vision that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe and abundant supply of high quality food and agriculture products.
 
As we prepare to say farewell to 2020, I hope we can all reflect on the accomplishments as well as the challenges, the lessons learned and the perspective gained. I wish you very happy, safe, healthy holidays, and more than ever, I thank you for supporting Colorado agriculture.

Sincerely,
Kate Greenberg
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture

REMINDER:
Applications are currently being accepted by the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions for numerous state advisory roles, including for upcoming positions on the Colorado Agricultural Commission. I encourage those who are interested to apply as early as possible, with a target application date of December 7, 2020. Learn more.