SJR17-023 Summary

• Designates March 22, 2017, as "Colorado Agriculture Day" to honor the state's agricultural industry and workers

• Recognizes that agriculture supports over 170,000 Colorado jobs and generates approximately $41 billion in annual economic activity

• Notes Colorado agricultural exports have tripled in the past 20 years, totaling $1.7 billion in 2016

• Acknowledges the diversity of Colorado agricultural production including livestock (cattle, dairy, sheep, poultry, elk, bison) and crops (corn, wheat, potatoes, vegetables, wine grapes, honey)

• Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, and Colorado congressional delegation