National Farm-City Week, Nov. 21-27, commemorates U.S. food producers and seeks to recognize their efforts among the nation’s urban citizens.“With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this is an important time to remember Colorado’s ag producers who provide a safe, abundant food supply,” said Commissioner of Agriculture, John Stulp. “While shopping for their own dinner plate, I encourage everyone to consider the time and dedication it takes to feed the world.”
“For 75 years, this Department has worked to support Colorado’s ag industry, and our farmers and ranchers are at the heart of that goal” continued Stulp.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture was officially organized in 1933. Its mission 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.
- Colorado’s farmers and ranchers generate over $16 billion in economic activity and create over 100,000 jobs.
- Farmers and ranchers constitute only about one percent of our population, but feed our entire country and a good number of consumers overseas.
- Americans spend less than ten percent of their income on food.
The National Farm-City Council is a non-profit organization and has been dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents since 1955. For more on the organization, visit http://www.farmcity.org/.
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