The complexities of growing fresh and flavorful produce led to a collaborative project and the creation of the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA). A conference for growers facing common and sometimes complex issues will be held Feb. 25 in Denver. A conference for those interested in these topics will be held Feb. 25 in Denver.
The Cache la Poudre River, which flows from the mountains west of Fort Collins to plains east of Greeley, is at the heart of countless activities: from irrigating crops and lawns to providing drinking water to hosting numerous recreational sports.
CSU has been reclassified as a community engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
It’s time to dust your boots off and get ready for the Western extravaganza of the year! Save money now on tickets to the National Western Stock Show. Colorado State University has a long and storied connection to the National Western Stock Show – beginning with 600 students arriving with their livestock at the first Stock Show in 1906.
Colorado State University will be a major partner in the changing face of North Denver, and the draft master plan released today for the reimagining of the National Western Center, a combined 270-acre site near Interstates 70 and 25, showcases the university’s unique role in this transformation.
The 25th annual South Platte River Forum will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Plaza Event Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont. The forum, “Water and Wisdom,” will examine issues such as flood impacts on stream restoration, fisheries and hydrology, oil and gas exploration, hydraulic fracturing as well as hydropower, and overviews of South Platte River basin projects.
As the newly appointed assistant vice president in the Office of Engagement, James Pritchett will serve as a catalyst for new engagement efforts in food systems, and contribute to ongoing excellence in research and Extension initiatives.
CSU researchers recently tested a homemade biofuel made by eastern Colorado farmers in the University's Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory.