Governor Polis Celebrates Colorado Agriculture at State Fair

PUEBLO – Today, Governor Polis attended the 153rd Colorado State Fair, meeting with farmers and ranchers from across the state, celebrating ColoradoS strong agricultural sector, and showcasing everything that makes Colorado the best place to live, work, and play.

“Our farmers and ranchers are the beating heart of the Colorado State Fair, and I am very excited to be here with Coloradans from across the state, taking pride in our shared love for agricultural excellence, and of course, the Pueblo chile, among so many other products grown in colorado. I hope everyone has a chance to come out, indulge in Colorado cuisine, and enjoy everything that makes Colorado the absolute best,” said Governor Polis.

“The fair showcases the bounty of our state’s agriculture as well as the grit and dedication farmers and ranchers exhibit each day. From the youth livestock competitions and horse shows to the Colorado Proud trail and the rodeos, the fair is a time when we connect and celebrate what brings us together,” said colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “It was a great honor to meet with our Centennial Farms and Ranches families and present the Commissioner’s Agricultural Legacy Award to retiring Rocky Mountain Farmers Union CEO Ben Rainbolt. These individuals and families represent the strength of Colorado agriculture throughout the generations, and we’re proud to celebrate their legacy at the Colorado State Fair.”

Governor Polis at entrance to Colorado State Fair

Governor Polis and Kate Greenberg, Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture, attended and met with farmers and ranchers at the Centennial Farm and Ranch Celebration, an annual event co-hosted by History colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture to celebrate the past, present and future of Colorado’s agriculture community and industry. Specifically, this event honors families who have dedicated more than 100 years to agriculture in Colorado.

Governor Polis then visited the AgVenture Land area at the State Fair, which helps young coloradans learn more about lasting agriculture in Colorado, including soil health practices, conservation, and more. Governor Polis read a book to children at the AgVenture Land.