Colorado Agriculture Provides Over 170,000 Jobs

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Posted by Karyn Moyer

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Colorado Agriculture

Even though Colorado is a mountain state, nearly half of the state is dedicated to agriculture. Even with the state’s diverse landscaping, it has some of the most fertile soils in the United States. Some of the major commodities in the Centennial State include cattle and calves, corn, wheat, hay and dairy. Colorado is not only diverse in their landscaping, but also with commodities. Farmers and ranchers also raise bison, ostriches and emu, and grow sunflowers, grapes, mushrooms, and more. Check out 16 more facts about the state:

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Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer is the Senior Marketing Manager at AgHires, with over 13 years of marketing experience, over 9 of which she has spent in the agriculture marketing industry. Growing up in a small farming town, Karyn has a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture and its role in our communities. Since joining AgHires in 2017, Karyn has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to help job seekers and clients achieve their goals. She has a passion for learning and discovering new ways to support the industry.