Colorado Farm Bureau

Colorado Farm Bureau We lead the way in promoting, strengthening, and advocating for agriculture. We're the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation!

If you're looking for the Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance Company, you can find them at cfbinsurance.com. Colorado Farm Bureau is the voice of Colorado agriculture. CFB brings farmers, ranchers and consumers together to support and promote the agriculture and food industry. Its members shared values help to create and support the Colorado Way of Life.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and in observance of this important awareness period, AFBF's Farm State of Mind p...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and in observance of this important awareness period, AFBF's Farm State of Mind program is releasing a new, five-part video series titled, "Finding Hope Together: A Farm State of Mind Insights Series." Episodes will premiere every Wednesday in September and offer real-world insights as well as grassroots strategies to move the needle on mental health and well-being in rural communities.

If you are interested in receiving the episodes directly to your inbox, go to FarmStateofMind.org to sign up for the email list. As episodes release, they will also be available on AFBF's YouTube page, youtube.com/. Consider sharing this resource with those around you!

And as a reminder, CFB partners with CAAMHP, which offers 10 free vouchers to meet with licensed therapists familiar with agriculture and the rural way of life. Learn more at coloradofarmbureau.com/caamhp.

Yesterday, CFB's Director of State Affairs Brandon Melnikoff, Director of Industry Relations Tim Miller, and Associate D...
09/02/2026

Yesterday, CFB's Director of State Affairs Brandon Melnikoff, Director of Industry Relations Tim Miller, and Associate Director of Leadership Development Brandon Bainer attended the Annual Denver Rustlers event at the Colorado State Fair to support the Junior Livestock Sale and 4-H. Denver Rustlers connects business leaders and elected officials from Denver with agriculture, to give them an opportunity to support youth raising and showing animals at the State Fair.

Nearly all the money raised by Denver Rustlers goes directly to the sale. This year, CFB's money went towards purchasing a goat. The Colorado Farm Bureau loves supporting youth in agriculture and connecting the rural and urban sectors!

Attention all Southeastern CFB Members! Please consider attending the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Commission Mee...
09/01/2026

Attention all Southeastern CFB Members! Please consider attending the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Commission Meeting in La Junta at the Rizzuto Banquet Room in the Otero College Student Center on September 2 and 3. Several important issues are up for discussion, including potential regulatory changes that would prohibit the lethal take of prairie dogs on public lands and the Manner of Take Rule for furbearers. Additionally, punitive changes are proposed for public comment rules. We must urge the commission to keep this process equitable, democratic, and worthwhile for those who sacrifice time away from their farms and ranches to attend these meetings.

It's incredibly important to have your voice heard on petitions to change regulations around lethal take of prairie dogs on public land and furbearers- ask CPW not to take away important tools farmers and ranchers use to manage prairie dogs, who often tear up the landscape, and furbearer take limits, which are prudent in their current form. Look for CFB's Director of State Affairs Brandon Melnikoff who will be at the meeting representing us on Wednesday. Learn more about the meeting and view the agenda here: https://cpw.state.co.us/committees/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-commission.

This morning, CFB's Director of State Affairs Brandon Melnikoff and Associate Director of Digital Media Jackie Michel at...
09/01/2026

This morning, CFB's Director of State Affairs Brandon Melnikoff and Associate Director of Digital Media Jackie Michel attended the FFA Heifer Wrangle at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Each year, CFB sponsors a grant through the FFA Heifer Wrangle Program, which allows a high school student to purchase, raise, and breed a heifer, and show the heifer at the State Fair.

Our student this year was Alden DiCamillo from the Alamosa FFA Chapter. He raised a show heifer named Bobette, and they placed fourth in showmanship. Brandon and Jackie enjoyed spending the day with Alden and his family and CFB is incredibly proud to have sponsored all of his hard work this year!

08/29/2026

This year's drought is significantly impacting farmers and ranchers.

Bruce Talbott and his family, like so many others this year, are struggling with the severe drought in Colorado. The lack of snowpack, and the little snow that was present melting off too early, has created a crisis during the late summer. In order to have a juicy Palisade peach, you need water, and right now, there simply isn't any more water to use.

Yesterday, CFB's Board of Directors met to review the budget, discuss Annual Meeting plans, and hear from candidates and...
08/28/2026

Yesterday, CFB's Board of Directors met to review the budget, discuss Annual Meeting plans, and hear from candidates and representatives of ballot initiatives that will be voted on this November. It was a very productive day filled with good conversations.

We truly appreciate each board member taking the time to travel across the state to further the mission of this organization, and thoroughly enjoy having them in the office!

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity is allowing folks to review a draft of their National Transmission...
08/27/2026

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity is allowing folks to review a draft of their National Transmission Needs Study Report and submit comments by September 7, 2026. The Study is an assessment of publicly available information, including 120 recently published reports of historic and future electricity needs.

There is draft is available to read, as well as an informational webinar to watch, to learn more about the Study. To view these, go to energy.gov/oe/national-transmission-needs-study. If you are submitting comments about your opinion concerning energy infrastructure and development, you should email them to [email protected]. Make your voice heard for rural communities as the federal government plans to address energy needs across this nation.

This past week, Lincoln County Farm Bureau President Michael Gaskins, Women’s Committee Vice Chair and District 3 Repres...
08/25/2026

This past week, Lincoln County Farm Bureau President Michael Gaskins, Women’s Committee Vice Chair and District 3 Representative Sheri Gaskins, and Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Yessenia Rios and Serena Ortega joined forces at the Limon Hub City Car Show to showcase both Farm Bureau Insurance and the Federation! They utilized the Women’s Leadership Ag=Fun projector, handed out cotton candy, and talked all things Farm Bureau with car show visitors.

Do you have photos of your county you would like to see featured on social media? Please send them to [email protected].

As API's (The American Petroleum Institute) guest today, the CFB VP of Strategy and Advocacy Ashley House was fortunate ...
08/24/2026

As API's (The American Petroleum Institute) guest today, the CFB VP of Strategy and Advocacy Ashley House was fortunate to participate in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-5). Today's conversation centered on the need for regulatory reform and crippling compliance costs, with House elevating important priorities, specifically needed ESA regulatory reform.

One example she noted for the Congressman was how ESA Section 7 consultations should consider present conditions for environmental baselines. The trajectory of those environmental conditions or species habitats creates unnecessary regulatory burden, making it harder for farmers and ranchers to get food and fiber to the masses. Thank you, API and Congressman Crank!

08/21/2026

It's officially Palisade Peach season here in Colorado! Hear from Bruce Talbott of Talbott Farms talk about the art of picking peaches and how often they harvest them during peak season!

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