Author: Bill Hammerich
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PLAIN TALK ABOUT RURAL COLORADO | Bill Hammerich: Colorado’s farmers, ranchers have earned their tax break
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For generations Colorado’s farmers and ranchers have been an integral part of the state’s economy. Agriculture’s economic engine generates more than $40 billion annually and provides more than 170,000 jobs. In addition to food production, agriculture also provides employment opportunities in transportation, retail sales, food sales and restaurants, and agri-tourism. Bill Hammerich As well as…
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OPINION | Colorado’s cattle ranchers have a beef with the governor
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Bill Hammerich Agriculture is a significant contributor to Colorado’s economy, generating more than $40 billion in economic activity annually and supporting more than 170,000 jobs. Jobs in transportation, retail sales, food sales and restaurants and tourism are just a few supported by agriculture. As well as contributing to the state’s economy, agriculture holds a tremendous…
