REDI, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and our Rural Initiative specialists got a chance to connect with SLV community partners and brainstorm in June. There are great innovations being seeded in that region. CSU Food Systems CSU Extension

CSU OEE is hiring a Program Manager, Northeast Regional Engagement Center (NREC) to identify and coordinate community-driven engagement projects with internal and external stakeholders. Learn more and apply at: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/125037

Timely work from one of our REDI_CSU and CSU College of Agricultural Sciences alums. County commissioners find leadership programs improve the effectiveness of leaders with competencies such as strategic planning, communication, economic trends, conflict resolution, and critical thinking.

So excited my team REDI_CSU bringing the first Econ Dev Admin University Center to CSU! Stay tuned for new resources and programs CSU Extension eda.gov/news/press-rel…

The 1st newsletter as a CSU Community and Economic Development team, covering our activities with REDI and its new University Center, and broader Rural Initiatives with CSU Extension is posted. You can sign up for future news at: csuredi.org/newsletter-sig… view.e-mail.online.colostate.edu/?qs=94a5fac1af…

Anticipated enrollment declines after 2025 have significant implications for Ag Economics...we need long-term strategies including collaboration with industry partners, alumni & stakeholders to enhance student engagement. AAEA Rodolfo Nayga onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Grocery prices remain elevated due to a mixture of labor shortages tied to the pandemic, ongoing supply chain disruptions, droughts, avian flu & factors far beyond the administration’s control. Robust consumer demand has also fueled a shift to more expensive groceries..REDI_CSU

Calling all taste buds — here are some opportunities to participate at the #CSUSpur Sensory Lab this month! All studies pay $20 and take roughly 10-20 minutes to complete!

CSU Extension representing at the Pueblo Food Project Sun Soil Water Summit. CSU Food Systems CSU Extension

Over 1,100 Coloradans participated in a survey on Public Perceptions and Attitudes towards Colorado Agriculture with 98% of respondents affirming the significance of food and agriculture for the state's economic resilience. Visit the full study here: csuredi.org/redi_reports/c…

REDI@CSU, along with partners, received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to establish an EDA University Center at CSU led by Professor Tim Komarek. csuredi.org/redi_reports/r…

Denver County generated $2.1 billion in revenue from legalized recreational marijuana from January 2014 to February 2020. Research indicated that 2% of single-family home value growth was related to these sales. csuredi.org/redi_reports/l…

Colorado has invested in voluntary adoption of conservation easements with the Conservation Easement Tax Credit program that covers approximately 2.3 million acres (3.4%) of the state's lands. csuredi.org/redi_reports/s…

Our Spring newsletter is out....learn about CSU programming and community and economic development opportunities around Colorado view.e-mail.online.colostate.edu/?qs=446321037e… CSU Extension

Come work with Colorado's food policy leaders.... The Dept of Ag & Resource Econ at CSU seeks aDirector for the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council. Apply by 05/28/24 at: jobs.colostate.edu/postings/144328. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer & conducts background checks on final candidates.

Our NWRM USDA Regional Food Business Center's June newsletter is posted! Learn a bit about our programs, events and upcoming opportunities..... …rockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/wp-content/upl…

More news from our USDA Food Business Center. Excited to see over 100 partners are connected in some way .... Connecting, Strengthening and Scaling Food Supply Chains in the NW and Rocky Mountain Region. Read more at: …rockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/wp-content/upl…

Assessing Factors Contributing to a Healthy Work Ecosystem in the Applied Economics Profession Interested in submitting a paper? Learn more at a Sept 11 Webinar at 9am PT (recording will be posted at the Website: academic.oup.com/qopen/pages/ca… Webinar/Zoom link asu.zoom.us/j/88329862384

It has been a busy month celebrating food and agriculture in Colorado. Next up: The Colorado Collision and Food Showcase this weekend at SPUR in Denver. CSU College of Agricultural Sciences REDI_CSU Naturally Boulder csuspur.org/2nd-saturdays-…

A busy week for the NWRM USDA Food Business Center. CO hosted its Food Pitch competition & over 20 great vendors at SPUR's 2nd Saturday. Today, Portland is hosting a Shared Kitchen workshop with 30 key entrepreneurs in Oregon's food system landscape. CSU Spur REDI_CSU