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Colo. Ag Day brings smiles — and great food — to a weary Capitol
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DENVER – No matter how stressful a legislative session it’s been, there’s one day every year at the state Capitol where everyone is friendly and happy and, well, full. Thursday was Colorado Agriculture Day at the state Capitol. It brings together lawmakers, ranchers, farmers, award-winning chefs, nonprofits, and lots of happy Capitol regulars to the…
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Colorado agriculture hopes Sonny Perdue keeps promise to rural America
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When Sonny Perdue navigated the congressional process of confirmation to his post as agriculture secretary last month, he told senators he would be an advocate for rural America. Colorado farmers and ranchers, searching for stability in a waning agriculture economy, are counting on Perdue to keep his promise. “He was raised by a farmer and he’s…
