On December 11, 2019 farmers and ranchers statewide are invited to join expert presenters from the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) for a complimentary lunch and an overview of energy opportunities in agriculture.

In addition, Climatologist Peter Goble of CSU’s Colorado Climate Center will give an update on climate and weather considerations, energy and agriculture. John Stulp, former Commissioner of Agriculture and Water Policy Advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper will moderate the workshops and highlight agriculture’s positive contribution to mitigating climate change.

Specifically, attendees will learn about technical assistance to address barriers that prevent investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy as well as how to access local, state and federal funding.

These workshops are cosponsored by the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Corn Growers Association, Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee/Colorado Association of Wheat Growers, Colorado Livestock Association, Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Dairy MAX, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts and Colorado Rural Electric Association.