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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SMART ACT PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT SENATE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HOUSE AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Jan 24, 2024
Location Old State Library
SMART Act Presentation from the Department of Agriculture - Committee Discussion Only
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01:06:57 PM |
Kate Greenberg, Commissioner
of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture (CDA), introduced the presentation.
She began with an overview of the mission, vision, and core values of the
department, its organizational structure, and their community engagement.
Commissioner Greenberg highlighted successes from 2023 for the department,
including investment in local food systems, new wild horse working group,
and state fair attendance.
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01:18:22 PM |
Commissioner Greenberg
discussed equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in the department, including
the implementation of a skills-based hiring approach, launching a "Voices
in Agriculture" speaker series, and a loan program prioritizing new
and beginning farmers.
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01:23:59 PM |
Hollis Glenn, Deputy
Commissioner of Operations, CDA, discussed the status of the department's
American Rescue Plan Act spending. He spoke about the total stimulus funding
impact of the investments across Colorado, including in community food
access, climate pollution reduction, conservation technical assistance,
and the Rural Energy for America Program Grant.
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01:30:37 PM |
Mr. Glenn discussed
the department's wildly important goals: advancing local food access, building
the next generation, expanding water-resilient agriculture, and expanding
animal health and welfare.
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01:34:29 PM |
Jordan Beezley, CDA,
discussed the department's FY 2024-25 budget requests and their legislative
agenda.
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01:46:38 PM |
Mr. Beezley told the committee about information requests and program reporting that the department currently does, including the Ag Workforce Services Online Portal, Soil Health Outreach, and a Pollinator Health Study.
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01:47:35 PM |
Commissioner Greenberg
made final comments on the presentation.
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01:49:39 PM |
Commissioner Greenberg
responded to questions from the committee.
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01:52:49 PM |
Mr. Beezley responded to questions from the committee.
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02:01:23 PM |
Commissioner Greenberg
continued to respond to questions from the committee.
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02:01:46 PM |
Mr. Beezley responded to additional questions from the committee.
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