WHEREAS “Industrial Hemp” means a plant of the genus Cannabis and any part of the plant, whether growing or not, containing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than …
AG – 06 – 8-WEIGHT Restrictions Over The Road Exempting Livestock From
WHEREAS agriculture in all its forms continues to epitomize the great state of Colorado; and WHEREAS the livestock industry remains one of the most important parts of Agriculture; and WHEREAS …
AG-96-2-Taxes on Farmland, Inheritance and Estate
WHEREAS sustaining the agricultural economy of the West depends upon the ability of families to pass along the farm from one generation to the next; and WHEREAS state inheritance and …
AG-96-3-Tax Classification Agricultural Property
WHEREAS agricultural land in Colorado is taxed on its earning or productive capacity, not its market value; and WHEREAS this wise tax policy is intended to help preserve a viable …
AG-06-7-Right to Farm
WHEREAS Colorado statutes define the “right to farm” and have indicated the importance of agricultural lands to Colorado residents; and WHEREAS Colorado’s Right to Farm statute identifies the circumstances under …
AG-06-6-Property Rights and Takings
WHEREAS the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that private property shall not be taken for public uses without just compensation; and WHEREAS many “takings” result in a …
AG -06-5-Predator Control
WHEREAS livestock production is a vital part of the Western Slope economy, generating millions of dollars and thousands of jobs, as well as preserving the natural beauty of the region, …
AG – 08 – 1-Management Of Non-Native Insects
WHEREAS agriculture is Colorado’s 3rd largest industry; and WHEREAS the infestation of non-native invasive insects such as the Japanese Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer and European Wood Wasp poses a threat …
AG – 03 – 2-Maintaining Competitive Agriculture Markets
WHEREAS CLUB 20 has long maintained a concern for the continuation of healthy agricultural production in western Colorado; and WHEREAS agricultural industry on the Western Slope is subject to higher …
AG – 98 – 2-Labor, Migrant Farm Labor Access
WHEREAS the shortage of agricultural labor continues to plague Western Slope agricultural producers, despite recent efforts to import legal workers; and WHEREAS the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) …
AG-06-10-International Trade, Protecting Colorado Agriculture Interests
WHEREAS American agriculture producers are the most efficient producers in the world; and WHEREAS international trade agreements can benefit American agriculture producers, and more specifically Colorado producers, only if those …
AG-05-2-International Free Trade Agreements
WHEREAS the United States business community and labor force can compete strongly with other countries when operating within equivalent trade parameters and constraints; and WHEREAS when trade parameters and constraints …
AG – 08 – 2-Horses (Unwanted), Humane Disposal Of
WHEREAS there are an increasing number of unwanted horses; and WHEREAS there is no market for unwanted horses except to transport them to other countries (i.e. Mexico and Canada) to …
AG – 96 – 1-Habitat Partnership Program
WHEREAS the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the Colorado Wool Growers, sportspersons, and public land management agencies, have developed the Habitat Partnership Program …
AG-15-1-Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Resolution
WHEREAS a tremendous amount of resources have been dedicated to the study of biotechnology and the American Medical Association, the National Academy of Sciences and many other organizations have found …
AG-06-9-Future Of Agriculture In Colorado
WHEREAS agriculture has always been one of the cornerstones of Colorado’s economy; and WHEREAS Colorado is a statutory Right to Farm state; and WHEREAS agriculture also serves the increasingly important …
AG – 06 – 1-Diversification of Agriculture Production
WHEREAS new products and markets are necessary for continued success and development in agriculture; and WHEREAS specialty crop production has the potential to sustain the economic viability of Colorado agriculture, …
AG-05-1-Commercial Motor Vehicle Requirements, Exemption Of Agriculture Vehicles
WHEREAS the Transportation Act of 1995 redefined a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as being from 10,001 lbs. to 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight and this has the effect of placing …
AG-14-01-Colorado River Basin – Ag Land Dry-up
WHEREAS should drought conditions persist in the Colorado River Basin, projections show a serious near-term risk that water elevations in Lake Mead and Lake Powell could decline to levels that likely …
AG-06-4-Colorado Agricultural Products, Promotion of
WHEREAS Club 20 believes that Colorado producers can deliver quality, price, performance, customer service, and timely delivery to establish a sustainable market relationship; and WHEREAS Club 20 recognizes the importance …
AG – 03 – 3-Bio-Pharming In Colorado
Whereas the use of agriculture crops as a source of basic ingredients for synthetic pharmaceuticals is emerging as an additional economic opportunity for farmers; and Whereas the climate and isolated …
AG – 02 – 1-Animal By-Product Waste, Disposal of
WHEREAS certain animal byproducts are no longer utilized in animal feed and no longer have an economic value; and WHEREAS Western Slope processors do not have the ability to dispose …
AG – 98 – 1-Agriculture-Related Ballot Initiatives
WHEREAS ballot initiatives are voted on by the general public who are not familiar with agriculture operations or the necessary day-to-day agriculture activities and animal husbandry practices; and WHEREAS ballot …
AG – 04 – 1-Agricultural Education Program Funding
WHEREAS the Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs, 4H programs, and other vocational programs are partially funded by the state and are administered under the Colorado Community College System (CCCS); …
AG-06-2-Ag Programs, Federal and State
WHEREAS the government at both the state and federal level can play an important but limited role in promoting a viable agriculture industry, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Club 20 …
AG-06-3-Ag Land Protection
WHEREAS agricultural lands provide not only economic benefit to the Western Slope, but also supply much of the open space and wildlife habitat, and thus the quality of life, which …
AG-09-1-Acreage Subject To Subdivision Restrictions
WHEREAS Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS 30-28-103) authorize counties to regulate land uses through zoning, to appoint a planning commission, and to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical …