Colorado Department of Agriculture

Colorado Department of Agriculture

The Colorado Department of Agriculture manages agriculture in the U.S. State of Colorado. Former U.S. Congressman John Salazar was appointed as Commissioner of the Department in 2011.

Mission

According to their mission statement,

The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture industry; ensure a safe, high quality, and sustainable food supply; and protect consumers, the environment, and natural resources.

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