The latest survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Colorado has lost more farmland than any other state in the country. Between 2017 and 2022, the state lost 1.6 million acres of farmland - a 5% decrease.

Agriculture is the second biggest economic driver in Colorado. It generates $47 billion a year and supports 195,000 jobs. But the industry is shrinking as commodity prices stagnate, costs soar, and the supply of workers plummets.

Fagerberg Farm

Many farmers say state policies have only added to the headwinds. Some of them are now turning to artificial intelligence for help. The Fagerberg family farm in Northern Colorado is among them. The Fagerberg family began farming 145 years ago. Today, they have the largest onion farm in the state and one of the more high-tech operation

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