Faced with disease threats to U.S. agriculture, land-grant universities such as Colorado State University must provide a first line of defense to protect public health, economic and national security and the livelihood of farm communities.
The new CIOSU will work to advance University efforts toward strengthening the economic, environmental, cultural and social foundations of the state’s local and regional food systems.
CSU President Joyce McConnell today announced the appointment of John Tracy as the next director of the Colorado Water Center.
“Colorado poultry owners should immediately increase their biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks, including limiting exposure of domestic birds to wild birds and other poultry flocks and limiting introduction of new birds into flocks.” -Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian
Two CSU experts explained how the Colorado River Compact and climate change could impact Colorado's ski resorts.
"Engagement and Extension is at the frontline for innovation in our education and delivery approaches for lifelong learners, building on the Extension history of sharing university research to learners in all 64 counties, continuing through innovative online and Collaboration Campus programs."
The leaders made the Denver Business Journal list based on their innovative work within the agricultural industry.
After the first responders leave, the community assumes the complicated process of recovery. County Extension agents shine in this stage of emergency management because of their local knowledge and relationships and their connections with state and federal agencies, as well as their talents with volunteers and partnership development.
One Health can be a difficult concept to convey, but it is a topic that is readily understood by youth. CSU veterinary student Bri Rosales worked with CSU Extension Agent Libby Christenson to translate the transdisciplinary concept of One Health into an accessible and engaging curriculum for 4-H youth.
The 116th year of the National Western Stock Show marked the official opening of the new CSU Spur campus.