Agriculture

WHEREAS Colorado has become the 6th most regulated state in the country and many have intentionally or unintentionally targeted ag production; WHEREAS drought and water shortages in the past 20 years have added costly and unsustainable costs to manage ag irrigation water; WHEREAS labor shortages and Colorado specific laws directed at H2A ag workers can be become obstacles to farm economies by adding costs such as ag labor overtime rules, laws regarding work in ‘extreme te

WHEREAS agriculture provides significant economic benefit to the Western Slope, and serves as a crucial cornerstone for wildlife habitat and open space preservation, and thus the quality of life, which all Coloradans value, and; WHEREAS our farmers and ranchers use sustainable production practices to produce food and fiber and provide vital wildlife habitat while supporting healthy landscapes; and WHEREAS our Agriculture lands rely on a vibrant, thriving environment wi

WHEREAS Colorado statutes CRS 35-3.5-101-103 define the "right to farm" and have indicated the importance of agriculture to all our...

WHEREAS the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that private property shall not be taken for public uses without...

WHEREAS livestock production is a vital part of the Western Slope economy, generating millions of dollars and thousands of jobs, as well...

WHEREAS agriculture is Colorado’s 3rd largest industry; and WHEREAS the infestation of non-native invasive insects such as the...

WHEREAS the shortage of agricultural labor continues to plague Western Slope agricultural producers, despite recent efforts to import legal workers; and WHEREAS the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) existing programs (H2a and H2b) do not solve the problem, because the programs are too cumbersome, expensive, and time consuming; and WHEREAS the current federal program cannot supply workers needed for harvest of the Western Slope crops, which are a cr

WHEREAS American agriculture producers are the most efficient producers in the world; and WHEREAS international trade agreements can...

WHEREAS there are an increasing number of unwanted horses; and WHEREAS there is no market for unwanted horses except to transport them...

WHEREAS the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, the Colorado Wool Growers,...

WHEREAS a tremendous amount of resources have been dedicated to the study of biotechnology and the American Medical Association, the...

WHEREAS agriculture has always been one of the cornerstones of Colorado’s economy; and WHEREAS Colorado is a statutory Right to Farm...

WHEREAS new products and markets are necessary for continued success and development in agriculture; and WHEREAS specialty crop...

WHEREAS the Transportation Act of 1995 redefined a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as being from 10,001 lbs. to 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle...

WHEREAS should drought conditions persist in the Colorado River Basin, projections show a serious near-term risk that water elevations in...

Whereas the use of agriculture crops as a source of basic ingredients for synthetic pharmaceuticals is emerging as an additional...

WHEREAS certain animal byproducts are no longer utilized in animal feed and no longer have an economic value; and WHEREAS Western Slope...

WHEREAS ballot initiatives are voted on by the general public who are not familiar with agriculture operations or the necessary day-to-day agriculture activities and animal husbandry practices; and WHEREAS ballot initiatives often utilize emotional appeals without scientific justification or an understanding of animal husbandry practices necessary for the care of animals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Club 20 continues to oppose the use of ballot initiatives to restri

WHEREAS the Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs, 4H programs, and other vocational programs are partially funded by the state and...

WHEREAS the government at both the state and federal level can play an important but limited role in promoting a viable agriculture...