Colorado Department of Agriculture

Top Organic Agricultural Experts Confirmed for 'Focus On The Farmer' Free Live Event

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Farmers, agriculturists, producers, students and professionals are invited to attend the free Focus on the Farmer Live educational and networking symposium in Denver on Nov. 9. The symposium will bring together world-renowned experts in organic agriculture to share must-have information and resources with anyone on the journey of transitioning to organic production.

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  • The symposium will bring together world-renowned experts in organic agriculture to share must-have information and resources with anyone on the journey of transitioning to organic production.
  • BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Farmers, agriculturists, producers, students and professionals are invited to attend the free Focus on the Farmer Live educational and networking symposium in Denver on Nov. 9.
  • The symposium will bring together world-renowned experts in organic agriculture to share must-have information and resources with anyone on the journey of transitioning to organic production.
  • "The level of education farmers will receive at this live event, about all aspects of the certification process, is invaluable," said Steven Hoffman, founder of Compass Natural.

Marler Clark Files the First Case in National Cyclospora Outbreak CDC Announces 210 Sickened in 22 States

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

OURAY, Colo., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states.

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  • OURAY, Colo., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states.
  • Mr. Wilson is represented by Seattle based, Marler Clark , the Nation's Food Safety Law Firm, and local counsel, Montgomery, Little & Soran, PC.
  • As of July 20, 2023, a total of 210 laboratory confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in 22 states.
  • Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm , is the nation's leading firm representing victims of Cyclospora outbreaks .

MITRE Names International Business Leader Maury Bradsher to Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

MITRE's Board of Trustees elected Maury W. Bradsher to serve on its board.

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  • MITRE's Board of Trustees elected Maury W. Bradsher to serve on its board.
  • Bradsher is the chairman and CEO of District Equity, an investment and holding company with a portfolio that includes defense, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
  • I look forward to working with Maury as we leverage our trustees insights to help solve whole-of-nation problems.
  • I am excited to welcome Maury and his perspective, experience and commitment to the public interest to the Board of Trustees, said Mike Rogers, chairman of the MITRE Board of Trustees.

Veritas Farms Launches New Full Spectrum CBD Functional Product Line

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

The hemp plant produces between 80 and 100 different cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, CBN, terpenes, and flavonoids.

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  • The hemp plant produces between 80 and 100 different cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, CBN, terpenes, and flavonoids.
  • While many of the CBD products on the market today contain only a single cannabinoid (CBD), Veritas Farms products are full spectrum, utilizing the full benefits of the entire hemp plant.
  • Stephen Johnson, president & CEO of Veritas Farms, Inc., commented, Since 2015, Veritas has successfully offered a variety of hemp oil products to promote general health and wellness for our customers.
  • Veritas Farms, Inc. (OTCQB: VFRM) is a vertically integrated agribusiness focused on producing superior quality, whole plant, full spectrum hemp oils and extracts containing naturally occurring cannabinoids.

First in the nation Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement awarded to Colorado

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Denver, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is proud to announce Colorado as the first state to receive the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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  • Denver, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is proud to announce Colorado as the first state to receive the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • In addition to increasing local food consumption, funds will help build and expand economic opportunity for local and socially disadvantaged producers.
  • The Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement Program demonstrates USDAs commitment to working with state and tribal governments to strengthen local partnerships, address food insecurity, and expand market opportunities for local agricultural products, said USDA Under Secretary Moffitt.
  • Search for the notice using the keyword 2022000350 for the "Local Food Procurement Agreement RFA".

D.A. Davidson Welcomes Vice Presidents to Special District Group

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Davidson welcomes two vice presidents to its Special District Group , a nationally recognized team of capital market professionals focused on financing public infrastructure for land development through the issuance of municipal bonds.

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  • Davidson welcomes two vice presidents to its Special District Group , a nationally recognized team of capital market professionals focused on financing public infrastructure for land development through the issuance of municipal bonds.
  • Tim Morzel and Andrew Wheeler join the Special District Group on the heels of the firms notable growth trajectory as it welcomed two senior vice presidents and a vice president in July 2021 to support the increase in demand for special district financing solutions across the Intermountain West, particularly in Colorado, Utah and Idaho.
  • Davidson Special District Group is firmly planting roots in Colorado, Utah and Idaho, three markets that are primed for bright economic futures based on the unique financial solutions we provide.
  • Davidson as a vice president for the Special District Group.

Veritas Farms Announces Expanded Geographic and Product Partnership with Kroger Family of Stores

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Kroger currently offers a variety of Veritas products in participating stores throughout Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

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  • Kroger currently offers a variety of Veritas products in participating stores throughout Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
  • The geographic expansion extends the already sizable partnership to the following new states: Alabama, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, and Virginia.
  • The combined additional distribution will now feature Veritas Farms topical products in a total of 27 states and 1,200+ locations across the Kroger Family of Stores as of mid-November 2021.
  • Stephen Johnson, President & CEO of Veritas Farms, Inc., commented, We are honored to expand our partnership with Kroger Family of Stores.

Ron Simon & Associates Files Nation's First Salmonella Lawsuit Against Northeast Seafood Products as Number of Victims Surpasses 100

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Friday, October 22, 2021

This number is expected to grow as victims continue to consume these contaminated fish products, get sick, and seek medical attention.

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  • This number is expected to grow as victims continue to consume these contaminated fish products, get sick, and seek medical attention.
  • He was interviewed by health officials at the Colorado Department of Human Services who confirmed he was part of the Northeast Seafood Products Salmonella Thompson Outbreak.
  • The CDC confirmed that there were in excess of 100 Salmonella victims who had consumed Northeast Seafood Products produced in Colorado, including 19 victims who had to be hospitalized.
  • For media inquiries or more information on the Salmonella outbreak and ongoing litigation, please contact Ron Simon directly at (713) 819-8116 or [email protected] .

Concorde-Aurora Receives Recognition for Vaccine Assistance

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Jared Polis' administration, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the State Vaccine Equity Outreach Team to set up vaccine clinics to serve minority and hard-to-reach populations in the Denver metropolitan area.

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  • Jared Polis' administration, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the State Vaccine Equity Outreach Team to set up vaccine clinics to serve minority and hard-to-reach populations in the Denver metropolitan area.
  • Concorde-Aurora provided more than 1,000 vaccinations during its on-campus clinics between February and June.
  • "Community service has always been central to the culture at Concorde, and we were honored to conduct vaccine clinics and help healthcare organizations administer the vaccine," said Dr. Thomas Wicke, Campus President of Concorde Career College-Aurora.
  • Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

New Report Shows Hemp Derivatives Market Expanding Due to Global Increase in Cultivation and Consumer Awareness

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), a leader in the industrial hemp market, has continued to respond to the rising popularity of hemp with a variety of new market initiatives, including a number of products utilizing hemp derivatives.

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  • Hemp Derivatives Market to 2028 Global Analysis and Forecast By Type and Application was published by TIP at the end of August 2021.
  • has an established network of industry professionals in every segment of the industrial hemp industry.
  • Hemp, Inc. is also focused on marketing and is currently negotiating with a network marketing company to launch several new products for different niche markets.
  • They are also compliant with the regulations created by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in regards to industrial hemp.