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Revitalized Program Will Help Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 24, 2012 Revitalized Program Will Help Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders Colorado Department of Agriculture Invests in the Future of Agriculture LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A newly formed organization, Colorado Ag Leadership Program (CALP), is dedicated to enhancing leadership capabilities of those committed to the future of Colorado’s agriculture and rural communities. CALP is a hands-on program that will recruit enthusiastic Coloradoans involved in agriculture, agribusiness, rural industries, rural communities or natural resource management. The two-year program will … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, County, Economy, Education, Health, Youth
Bovine Trichomoniasis Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2012 Contact: Christi Lightcap, (303) 239-4190, Christi.lightcap@ag.state.co.us LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. · As of 2/24/2012, there are 4 positive “trich” locations in Colorado (Custer, Kit Carson, Las Animas, and Otero). Three of the four cases were diagnosed in 2011. · So far this year, there has been one new positive trich case in Colorado. (Kit Carson) · A map detailing trichomoniasis sample submissions by county and the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Health, Public Safety
Relay for Life Committee Asking for Donations
The 2012 Relay for Life Committee of Lamar is asking businesses and individuals for donations of canned goods for the Luminaria bags that line the track during Relay. After Relay the canned goods will be donated to food banks in Prowers, Baca and Kiowa counties. The canned good will go inside the Luminaria bags to weigh them down during the Relay event so they do not blow over. Luminaria Bags can be purchased from any … Read entire article »
Upcoming Class Focus on Wellness, Nutrition and Fun through Cooking
Lamar, COLORADO: The highly successful “Bon Appetit” class is coming to Lamar over spring-break. CSU Extension Agents Lacey Mann and Kaye Kasza have been teaching the class in Bent County and are expanding to Prowers County this year. Bon Appetit focuses on wellness, nutrition and physical activity while teaching basic food preparation skills to third- through sixth-grade students. Bon Appetit will be held March 14, 15 and 16, giving youth a fun spring break activity. Participants … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, County, Education, Events, Health, Lamar
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