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  • MLK’s words illustrate his faith, patriotism and desire for unity

    MLK’s words illustrate his faith, patriotism and desire for unity

    By Mark Hillman

    Because he was taken from us just before my first birthday, what I know about Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. comes from his speeches and writing.  His words provide a stark contrast to so many activists and politicians in today’s polarized political climate.

    Despite his attempts to speak from a love of God, love of country, and love for mankind, he was not a unifying figure because Americans in the 1960s were sharply at odds over the Vietnam War and racial strife.

    King spoke in terms that were dear to most every American and which necessarily made many uncomfortable.  He pointed out the obvious mistreatment of blacks in an America that perceived this injustice but too often preferred to do little to correct it.

    He spoke a language that forced Americans to wrestle with the inconsistency between what they knew to be right and the wrongs that persisted.  While King’s words didn’t immediately persuade, they were a constant irritation, like a pebble in a shoe, that would eventually demand action.

    King was different from many of today’s social justice activists in three very conspicuous ways:  He was a minster of the Gospel who loved God and preached Jesus Christ as his Savior.  He loved America and the ideals upon which it was founded.  He showed love toward his adversaries rather than bitterness and hatred.

    “I’ve seen too much hate to want to hate (someone) myself,” he said in his American Dream sermon in August 1965.  “Hate does something to the soul.  . . . The man who hates can’t think straight. . . .

    “I know that Jesus is right, that love is the way.  And this is why John said, “God is love,” so that he who hates does not know God, but he who loves at that moment has the key that opens the door.”

    He was wary of forces “of bitterness and hatred” that “come perilously close to advocating violence,” naming specifically the emerging Nation of Islam.

    “It is made up of people who have lost faith in America, who have absolutely repudiated Christianity, and who have concluded that the white man is an incurable devil,” he wrote.  “There is a more excellent way, of love and nonviolent protest.  I’m grateful to God that through the Negro church, the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle.”

    King embraced America’s heritage and our founding fathers.

    “When the architects of our Republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir,” he said in his “I Have A Dream” speech on July 4, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial.

    He understood that “America has given the Negro people a bad check,” but “we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.”  Rather than repudiate the founders for their imperfection, he exalted them for their vision and challenged his fellow Americans to fulfill it.

    The Declaration of Independence, he said, expressed “a great dream” because “it doesn’t say ‘some men’ (are created equal), it says ‘all men.’”

    “That dream goes on to say another thing that ultimately distinguishes our nation and our form of government from any totalitarian system in the world.  It says that each of us has certain basic rights that are neither derived from or conferred by the state. … They are God-given, gifts from His hands.

    “Never before in the history of the world has a sociopolitical document expressed in such profound, eloquent, and unequivocal language the dignity and the worth of human personality.”

    King wanted to end Jim Crow segregation, but not so racial groups could re-segregate themselves as some want today.

    “One day, here in America,” he said, “I hope that we will become one big family of Americans.  Not white Americans, not black Americans, not Jewish or Gentile Americans, not Irish or Italian Americans, not Mexican Americans, not Puerto Rican Americans, but just Americans.

    “One big family of Americans.”

    That’s a dream America needs today, as much as it did fifty years ago.

    Republican Mark Hillman served as Senate Majority Leader and State Treasurer.  To read more or comment, go to www.MarkHillman.com.

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  • Statement From Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia Chief Elections Officers On Increased Information Sharing From FBI

    Statement From Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia Chief Elections Officers On Increased Information Sharing From FBI

    Over the past year, Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia have been leaders in information sharing and cooperation on election security issues.  The following is a joint statement from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner in response to news today that the FBI will immediately begin to share information about cyber-intrusions/attacks with state election officials:

    “Today’s announcement from the FBI is a good step forward in protecting state election systems from our enemies, both foreign and domestic. Federal, state, and local governments must work together to better detect and protect against cyber-attack.  We’ve already seen positive results from the partnership between our states, which strengthens our resilience from attacks and ensure voters across this nation will have the confidence they deserve as they cast their ballot this year.”

     

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  • JACEP Open: Vaping Emergencies May Initially Go Unrecognized

    JACEP Open: Vaping Emergencies May Initially Go Unrecognized

    Washington, DC—Diagnosing EVALI—the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury illness that’s recently garnered national attention—can be challenging. Initial symptoms may resemble pneumonia or go unrecognized, according to case analysis in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (JACEP) Open, a new open access journal.    

     “Electronic cigarettes and vaping products are sending thousands of smokers, especially teens, to emergency departments,” said Kaitlyn Works, MD, an emergency physician with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and lead study author. “We must be crystal clear with young people: E-cigarettes and vaping products are not a healthy alternative to smoking. They can be dangerous, cause injuries and illnesses, or even death.” 

     The analysis, “E-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI): a case report of a pneumonia mimic with severe leukocytosis and weight loss,” details the case of a 20-year-old male with no significant medical history who was hospitalized for four days then left against medical advice, only to return to the emergency department for chest pain, fever and shortness of breath. For two weeks leading up to his emergency, he had a productive cough, fever, diarrhea, nausea and significant weight loss.

     “This flu season we are seeing an additional layer of complexity—EVALI symptoms may resemble pneumonia and become more dangerous or deadly when left untreated,” Dr. Works said. “A patient with EVALI may have symptoms that vary and overlap with many illnesses, making it more complicated to diagnose.”

     Accurate diagnoses typically include the ruling out of other infections, autoimmune disorders or other conditions. In this case, negative tests were returned for strep, HIV, hepatitis and other diseases. A camera was inserted through the patient’s airway to examine the lungs and a pulmonary consultation and CT scan confirmed EVALI. 

    The authors also note that nearly one-third of EVALI patients require intubation and mechanical breathing help. 

    As of January 2020, a total of 2,602 hospitalized EVALI cases have been reported in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Fifty-seven deaths have been confirmed.

     CDC has identified vitamin E acetate, a thickening agent in many e-cigarette or vaping products with THC as a “chemical of concern” among EVALI cases. CDC recommends that people do not use e-cigarette or vaping products with THC.

     “The simplest way to avoid EVALI is to avoid these products,” Dr. Works said.

     Read the analysis here. 

     The Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (JACEP) Open is the official open access journal from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). JACEP Open delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research in an open access format and joins Annals of Emergency Medicine as the leading sources of original research, case studies, clinical reports and perspectives dedicated specifically to emergency medicine and related topics. For more information, visit www.JACEPOpen.com.

    The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members, and the more than 150 million Americans they treat on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.acep.org.

     For further information: Steve Arnoff | | Twitter:  @EmergencyDocs  

     

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  • Gardner, Baldwin, Wicker, Peters Introduce Industries of the Future Bill

    Gardner, Baldwin, Wicker, Peters Introduce Industries of the Future Bill

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather, along with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced S. 3191, the Industries of the Future Act of 2020. The legislation would advance U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum information science, synthetic biology, and next generation wireless networks and infrastructure. 

     “As technology continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and challenges along with it, it’s critical the United States plan ahead for the Industries of the Future,” said Senator Gardner. “This bill will help America prepare for new innovations and technologies that will change the world and increase the quality of life for people everywhere. I’m proud to be part of this bipartisan legislation to help ensure we remain a global leader in technology.”

     “I want Wisconsin workers and businesses to be global leaders in developing the next generation of infrastructure, technology and advanced manufacturing,” said Senator Baldwin. “We must ensure that our investments into research and development today produce economic growth and job creation in the future. Our bipartisan legislation will support strong investments that will boost new, emerging industries and drive our nation’s workforce into the future.”

     “Our investments in research, development, and innovation have made the United States a global leader in science and technology,” said Senator Wicker. “This legislation would support and promote the advancement of next generation technologies that will drive Industries of the Future. I thank Senator Gardner, Senator Baldwin, and Senator Peters for their contributions to this important bill.”

      “We need a more coordinated approach at the federal level to ensure America is leading the world in developing advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and preparing our workforce for these industries of the future,” said Senator Peters. “America has been at the forefront of inventing new industries. This bipartisan legislation is important to maintaining our leadership, growing our economy, and protecting our national security.”

     The Industries of the Future Act of 2020 would:

    • Require the Trump Administration to develop a report on the research and development programs of the federal government that focus on Industries of the Future.
    • Require a plan for doubling the baseline investments in such industries by 2022 and a plan for increasing civilian spending on Industries of the Future to $10 billion by fiscal year 2025. The bill would also require the Administration to propose legislation to implement such spending plans.
    • Require a Coordination Council that would better focus existing entities and require those entities to focus on advancing Industries of the Future.

     Click here to read the bill text.

     The Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

     

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  • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Supports Coloradans Protecting Wildlife

    Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Supports Coloradans Protecting Wildlife

    DENVER, Colo. —The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has joined Coloradans Protecting Wildlife (CPW), a coalition formed to fight a ballot measure that will be decided in the November 2020 general election. The measure would force the introduction of wolves along Colorado’s Western Slope.

     “This initiative is a reckless and dangerous approach that circumvents Colorado’s wildlife management authorities at Colorado Parks and Wildlife who have affirmed multiple times over the years that we should listen to the science and not force wolves into Colorado,” says Blake Henning, Chief Conservation Officer at RMEF. “Outdoor enthusiasts, sportsmen, farmers and ranchers, and many residents will be negatively impacted if this proposal is successful. Not to mention the millions of taxpayer dollars it will cost to implement.” 

     The 2020 initiative would ignore long-standing scientific processes, research, and expert guidance by forcing the introduction of wolves into Colorado without any analysis of the potential negative impacts on Colorado’s environment, ecosystems, or its citizens. 

     “Anyone who appreciates Colorado’s quality of life and natural beauty should be concerned by this proposal,” warns Henning. “Colorado is nationally and internationally renowned for its successful wildlife management. Introducing a new apex predator like the wolf will dramatically impact the state’s ungulate populations. Fifty-four of the state’s 64 elk and deer units that are under objective are in western or southwestern Colorado.” 

     As responsible stewards of the land, various stakeholders have previously worked with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to develop a “free-ranging” wolf plan, including necessary management strategies to ensure gray wolves that enter Colorado from other states are protected yet do not endanger animals or people that they may come in contact with. This plan is working as evidenced by the recent confirmation of a wolf pack living in northwest Colorado that migrated here without human intervention.

     By supporting CPW, RMEF joins a growing, robust coalition of stakeholders educating voters about the pitfalls of introducing wolves to Colorado’s landscapes. Trade organizations opposed to the initiative include the Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Cattleman’s Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Outdoor Channel, Colorado Mule Deer Society, Hunter Nation, Big Game Forever, Colorado Traditional Archers Society, Colorado Bowhunters Association, Four Corners Chapter of SCI, Colorado Outfitters Association, Bull Basin Guides and Outfitters, Code of the West Outfitters, Hunt 360, Colorado Independent Cattle Growers, Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association, La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association, Gunnison, Eagle, Garfield, and La Plata Colorado Farm Bureau boards, as well as Alamosa, Archuleta, Cheyenne, Crowley, Douglas, Fremont, Garfield, Hinsdale, Jackson, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Lincoln, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Otero, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, and Weld counties.

     Together, these groups are urging voters to vote no on forced wolf introduction and leave species management up to wildlife biologists and the relevant state and federal agencies.

     For additional information about Coloradans Protecting Wildlife, please visit: www.RethinkWolves.com.

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  • CSU online programs rise among nation’s best

    Colorado State University’s online programs are ranked among the nation’s best in an annual report released Jan. 14 by U.S. News & World Report.

    Among the top 10 in the nation

    CSU’s online bachelor’s degree is No. 9 among public universities. The program rose nine spots from last year’s ranking to enter the ranks of the top 10 in the nation.

    “Since 2016 we have continued to climb in the rankings,” said Chris LaBelle, interim director of CSU Online. “To complement our world-class academic programs, we have implemented innovative learning technologies, emphasized student engagement, and deployed new student resources, such as academic advising and career services, to help our students shorten their degree completion time, reduce costs and improve the overall learning experience.”

    CSU’s online bachelor’s degree is also among the top 10 in the nation for veterans, ranking No. 7 among public universities.

    “Since we live in a part of the country where so many of our residents are veterans or active duty military, we are also very proud to have been ranked as the seventh best online bachelor’s program in the country for veterans,” said LaBelle. We’re prioritizing our outreach to this group in 2020 and beyond, based on the strong affiliation veterans and military personnel have with CSU.”

    College of Business online MBA top in Colorado

    The 2020 U.S. News Best Online Programs issue ranks CSU’s College of Business online MBA and online master’s in computer information systems as No. 1 in the state of Colorado.

    The online computer information systems master’s degree moved up one spot to No. 14 among public institutions and to No. 24 nationwide. The program also ranked among the top 10 in the country for veterans at public institutions, coming in at No. 7.

    The college’s online MBA program achieved No. 1 in Colorado for the third year in a row, as well as being among the top 50 for public universities and No. 30 best for veterans among public programs nationwide. The program continues to excel in a highly competitive field that includes over 320 private and public programs by rapidly responding to market demands with innovations such as its marketing data analytics specialization and new Mosaic technology.

    The Colorado State College of Business online graduate business program also rose several spots to No. 21 among public universities nationwide.

    “These rankings speak to the high quality of our programs and the value of a College of Business education,” said Beth Walker, dean of CSU’s College of Business. “Our online programs offer the same high-caliber education as our on-campus programs and allow us to make exceptional business education available to students wherever they may be. Our unique programs teach students how business can be used to create a better world and enable them to develop the skills they need to succeed in a business world increasingly focused on innovation, technology and sustainability.”

    College of Engineering on the rise

    This year, the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering online graduate programs debuted in the top 20 in the nation, at No. 14 among the best public universities for veterans. Overall, the college moved up several spots in the rankings to No. 27 among public universities.

    “We are pleased that our online graduate programs continue to be recognized in the U.S. News and World Report rankings,” said University Distinguished Professor Sonia Kreidenweis, associate dean for research in the college. “Our groundbreaking online graduate program in systems engineering, which offers M.S., M.E., Ph.D., and D.Eng. degrees, has obtained national recognition for meeting the needs of employees and veterans who seek to advance their skills while working full-time.”

    The systems engineering program grew substantially in the last decade. In 2019, the program became its own college department with a new department head – Woodward Professor of Systems Engineering Tom Bradley.

    About CSU’s College of Business

    The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB-accredited business school known for its top-ranked programs that annually enroll more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs. The college encompasses a purpose-driven community that consistently seeks to transform lives through business education, scholarly research and community engagement, ultimately using business to create a better world. Visit biz.colostate.edu or call (800) 491-4622 to learn more.

    About CSU’s Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

    The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering trains students to engage the global environmental challenges of the day through research, education, innovation and outreach. Among its many accolades as an ABET-accredited institution are a top-ranked graduate program in atmospheric science and cutting-edge research that provides students hands-on learning in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, biomedical and systems engineering. Visit engr.colostate.edu or call (970) 491-6220 to learn more.

    About CSU Online

    CSU Online is Colorado State University’s Division of Continuing Education, offering more than 45 different undergraduate and graduate degree programs to meet the needs of learners worldwide. CSU’s online students receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same degrees and certificates as students on campus. For more information about CSU’s online programs, visit online.colostate.edu or call (970) 491-5288.

     

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  • Go Code Colorado To Kick Off Its Seventh Year of Competition

    Go Code Colorado is a state-wide competition that challenges multidisciplinary teams to turn public data into useful business insights, analyses, and tools. Now in its 7th cycle, Go Code Colorado kicks off next month and features two tracks to compete in, (Business Application track and Business Analytics track) with $15,000 in available prize money for four winning teams.

    “Go Code Colorado is the nation’s only state-wide data competition, bringing entrepreneurs from every corner of our state together to help turn public data into useful tools for businesses throughout Colorado,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold.  “I’m looking forward to seeing what the talented teams come up with in the 2020 competition!” 

    Apostrophe CTO and Co-Founder Kathy Keating, who was also a finalist judge in 2019, said, “Go Code Colorado inspires participants to solve problems to real issues. The missions, the social impacts these teams have is awesome. It’s incredibly inspiring to see the way they take raw public data and turn it into something meaningful to the world.”

    This event is an initiative of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office’s Business Intelligence Center (BIC). BIC promotes economic growth across the state by making business-relevant data accessible and useable for informed decision-making. To date, BIC has published over 292 datasets for convenient public use.

    Over the past seven years, Go Code Colorado competitions have included over 900 team participants and almost 5,000 individuals from across the state including entrepreneurs, big thinkers, analysts, marketers, coders, and developers.

    The Competition will host kick-off events in Grand Junction and Denver where participants can find teammates, learn about the Challenge Statement and network with a community of people who believe in the power of public data.

    Kick Off #1

    Thursday, February 6th, 2020

    From 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at FACTORY at Maverick Innovation Center (CMU), 730 Mesa Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Kick Off #2

    Thursday, February 13th, 2020

    From 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Great Divide Brewery, Bottling Hall, 3403 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216.

    For a full schedule of events for Go Code Colorado, please visit www.gocodecolorado.com.

     

     

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  • Colorado Office of Early Childhood Awarded $33.5 Million Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Renewal

    Colorado Office of Early Childhood Awarded $33.5 Million Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Renewal

    DENVER — The Colorado Office of Early Childhood is pleased to announce it has received a Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal from the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families and the US Department of Education.

    The grant provides $33.5 million over three years. Funds will support Colorado’s vision that all children are ready for school when entering kindergarten.

    Colorado Shines Brighter, the state’s PDG B-5 initiative, builds on initial grant activities to maximize the number of high-quality early care and education options available to families, especially families identified as vulnerable and underserved such as those living in rural areas, families of infants and toddlers, and families of children with special needs. 

    “Investing in early childhood education is a smart, responsible move for Colorado and young children across our state will benefit from this grant,” said Governor Jared Polis. “These important resources will help support my budget proposals to expand pre-school in Colorado and improve the quality of early childhood education. This grant will also support providers’ effective practices, better connect families to needed services, and prepare our children for the classroom and the future.”

    “We are incredibly excited to announce receipt of this award,” said Mary Anne Snyder, Director of the Office of Early Childhood. “This funding allows Colorado to build on what is working well for young children, their families, and their caregivers. Colorado Shines Brighter will help to make sure each community has the high-quality services and resources families need to make sure all children are healthy, valued and thriving, and ready for school when entering kindergarten.”

    Colorado Shines Brighter will provide significant support to children, parents and caregivers. This includes more support for early childhood providers to expand and enhance affordable services for infants and toddlers. The grant will also support the creation of tools and resources to help parents choose the right high-quality care and learning environment for their child and access additional supports for their child and family. Additionally, the number of professional development opportunities for the early childhood workforce will increase, including free and on-demand trainings and scholarships for learning opportunities. Finally, the award will allow for greater coordination and alignment among state and local organizations supporting children, families and early childhood professionals, and enhance information technology work to better facilitate data collection and reporting across the early childhood landscape in Colorado.

    About the Preschool Development Grant

    The Preschool Development Grant (PDG) program is a $275 million discretionary grant competition jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Education. The PDG is designed to strengthen state and local efforts to build, develop and expand high-quality preschool programs so that more children from low- and moderate-income families enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school. 

    About the Colorado Office of Early Childhood 

    The Office of Early Childhood provides resources for children, families and early care professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success through access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and supports. The Office’s mission is to provide access to necessary supports to get all Colorado children ready for Kindergarten and reading by 3rd grade; to provide community and family access to services for optimal early childhood development; to create a coordinated system of early identification and intervention; to increase access to quality early learning for all children; to collaborate with partners to create a coordinated system; and to support continuous quality improvement.

     

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  • Gardner Announces Nearly $32M to Address Homelessness in Colorado

    Gardner Announces Nearly $32M to Address Homelessness in Colorado

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced today Colorado is receiving $31.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and HUD is designating a fourth Continuum of Care (CoC) in Colorado for Larimer and Weld counties.

    “Today I’m excited to announce that Colorado is receiving nearly $32 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Continuum of Care Program, and I’m thrilled that HUD is establishing a fourth Continuum of Care, which will help us address the specific needs for Weld and Larimer counties,” said Senator Gardner. “Last July, I was honored to host Secretary Carson in Aurora to discuss Colorado’s affordable housing needs. I commend him for listening to us in Colorado, for hearing our unique needs, and for his willingness to help. This roughly $32 million in funding will go a long way to help the homeless population in our state, and I look forward to continuing our work together to address Colorado’s housing challenges and make it more affordable for everyone to call Colorado home.”

     “United Way of Weld County is thrilled that HUD is formally recognizing Larimer and Weld counties as a fourth Continuum of Care in the state of Colorado,” said Jeannine Truswell, President and CEO at United Way of Weld County. “We are grateful for the support of Senator Gardner and his team, whose efforts made this possible. This fourth Continuum of Care will allow us to better serve the specific needs of our communities in Larimer and Weld counties.”

     “The CoC will help to provide increased permanent housing resources to those most vulnerable across Larimer and Weld counties,” said Melanie Woolman, Director of Community Impact at United Way of Weld County. “All agencies involved in the CoC, and their clients will greatly benefit. This would not have happened without the support of Senator Gardner and the many nonprofit partners that have worked to achieve this accomplishment over the last several years.

     According to the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, a Continuum of Care (CoC) is a local or regional planning body that is responsible for coordinating the funding and delivery of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in its service area. CoCs maintain the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and their service use patterns. Individual CoCs receive funding through HUD’s Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a community-wide response to ending homelessness.

     There are more than 400 CoCs in the United States, and now four CoCs designated by HUD in Colorado:

     

    1. Pikes Peak CoC, which covers all of Colorado Springs and El Paso County,
    2. Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), which covers the seven-county metropolitan area surrounding Denver (including Boulder County),
    3. Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, which covers Larimer and Weld Counties, and, 
    4. Balance of State (BoS) CoC, which covers the remaining 54 counties outside of the three other CoCs.
    NOTE: Click the picture above to view Senator Gardner’s remarks.

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  • 2020 Ag Outlook and Strategy Forum for Producers

    2020 Ag Outlook and Strategy Forum for Producers

    (Burlington, Colo.) Producers know their costs of producing crops and livestock continue to be high while market prices are going down. As profits decrease or there are losses, producers may have difficulty securing operating loans or have to take money from the savings they accumulated over the past few years of good prices. What are they to do?

    Colorado State University Extension will host an Agriculture Outlook and Strategy Forum in Burlington on January 22nd. Producers participating in the forum will learn about the outlook for commodity prices, production costs for each area, and various strategies for being profitable when prices are low.

    Dr. Brent Young, CSU Agricultural and Business Management Economist will present current outlook information for commodities common to northeastern Colorado as well as the costs and returns for various commodities. He will also explore strategies, including developing marketing plans and utilizing crop insurance.

    The program is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd at the Community Center at 340 S. 14th Street and will be held from 9 am to noon. Lunch will be provided.

    Registration is required and the fee is $15. To register online go to https://2020agoutlook.eventbrite.com . Space is limited and the registration deadline is Friday, January 17th.

    For more information about the forum, please contact Brent Young at 970-522-7207 or by email at .

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