Colorado Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

Corn growing in Larimer County
Department overview
Jurisdiction Colorado
Headquarters 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, Colorado 80021
Department executive
  • Don Brown, Commissioner of Agriculture
Website www.colorado.gov/ag

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is the principal department of the Colorado state government[1] that manages agriculture in the state. Don Brown was appointed as Commissioner of the Department in 2015, replacing John Salazar, who retired after serving since 2011.

Mission

According to the department's mission statement,

The mission of the Department of Agriculture 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.

Divisions

The department is organized into these divisions:[2]

  • Animal Health Division
  • Brands Division
  • Colorado State Fair
  • Commissioner's Office
  • Conservation Services Division
  • Inspection & Consumer Services Division
  • Markets Division
  • Plant Industry Division

References

  1. ↑ C.R.S. § 24-1-110
  2. ↑ "About Us". Colorado Department of Agriculture. Colorado Official State Web Portal. Retrieved 2018-02-05.


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