Pine Squirrel

Agriculture is big business in Colorado, contributing $40 billion annually to the state’s economy.  Whether you are farming on a small acreage, in urban spaces or are involved in large-scale production agriculture, Extension resources provide research-based information for producers located from the plains to the mountains. Topics include:  Crops, Farm Management, and Livestock.

Natural Resources

Western Spruce Budworm Damage

• Western Spruce Budworm Article

Colorado Woody Plant App

We developed the Colorado Woody Plant App (search CO Woody Plants) to help people identify the Native Woody Plants that you might find traversing the forests or open plains.  Here are screenshots of the App pages:

Noxious Weeds of Colorado:

Newsletters and Brochures

• Managing Livestock in the Mountains
  A 70-page brochure developed by CSU Extension staff living and working in mountain communities.
• Inside Ag
  Colorado Department of Ag monthly newsletter designed to inform and educate the public on current issues facing agriculture
• Local Food Systems
  Key resource connecting our CSU Extension team with local and state partners about events, news and opportunities.
• Market Reports
  Commodity reports of particular interest to Colorado producers.
• Nutrient Digest
  Nutrient Management Newsletter for the Western U.S.
• Small Acreage Management Newsletter
  News for the small acreage owner.
• State Veterinarian’s Newsletter
  Colorado Department of Education Animal Industry Division Newsletter.