Colo. Dept. of Agriculture Labs Open In Broomfield

From The State of CO:A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday,December 18, 2018, for the future home of CDA’s new Division ofLaboratory Services. Governor John Hickenlooper, Lt. Governor DonnaLynne, and Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown shared the value ofthe agricultural industry before cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

The construction of the new 27,000 square foot facility is scheduledn to be completed next spring and is the final stage of a multi-yearproject for CDA. In 2014, CDA began the consolidation of six of its seven divisions into one building in Broomfield. This has allowed staff to better serve the people of Colorado with a “one-stop” shop while managing staff and programs more effectively.In October 2018, it was announced that CDA’s Biochemistry Lab,Metrology Lab, and Animal Health Laboratory(formerly called RockyMountain Regional Animal Health Lab) will combine into one division called the Division of Laboratory Services and will be housed in the new building. The move and recertification of any necessary laboratory requirements will complete the consolidation process. "The agricultural community here is united and we put out a great effort. That defines Colorado in almost every level--and especially in agriculture," said Governor John Hickenlooper"What I’ve learned is how important rural communities are toColorado," said Lt. Governor Donna Lynne. "I’ve been able to go outand talk to folks and understand the diversity of you do. And, of course, we are not just a leader in production, we are a leader inresearch when it comes to agricultural advances.""It’s time for new labs," said Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown."Our laboratory building in Denver was built in 1973.

We’ve gone from parts per million to parts per billion. We’ve gone from standard balance beams to electronic scales. These labs are a culmination of a lot of dreaming and a lot of building and we will now be able to serve the people of this state more efficiently and effectively."In October 2018, it was announced that CDA’s Biochemistry Lab,Metrology Lab, and Animal Health Laboratory(formerly called RockyMountain Regional Animal Health Lab) will combine into one division called the Division of Laboratory Services and will be housed in the new building. The move and recertification of any necessary laboratory requirements will complete the consolidation process.

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