Colorado agricultural experiment station (caes) conducts research on agricultural and natural resource issues that specifically impact colorado and across the united states

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Colorado State University Agricultural Experiment Station $2.92 million on October 1, 2025, under the Hatch Act formula grant program (CFDA 10.203).

The award funds agricultural research across four strategic priority areas: resource-based sustainable and integrated food production systems; sustainable utilization of soil and water resources; development and increased utilization of appropriate technologies; and nutritional security and improved human health. Research is conducted in 13 departments at the main campus in Fort Collins, at 8 off-campus research centers (9 sites) throughout Colorado, and with individual cooperators statewide.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in Colorado. The Hatch Act program supports state agricultural experiment stations in conducting broad agricultural research addressing local, state, regional, and national problems, with at least 25 percent of funding directed to multistate research projects addressing issues affecting more than one state.

Caes is an integral unit of colorado state university aligned within the college of agricultural sciences. Caes conducts research in 13 departments at the main campus in fort collins, at 8 off-campus research centers (9 sites) throughout colorado, and with individual cooperators. Caes is uniquely positioned to aid growers, producers, food entrepreneurs, policy makers, and other stakeholders through the strength of its faculty, extension staff, and (130-year) long legacy of scientific advancement in agricultural sciences. Given this context, programmatic direction for caes research centers is prioritized in strategic areas with opportunities to build on existing strengths. Program planning is guided by the caes strategic plan, which describes how to leverage this rich history to evolve caes research centers to become CSU's focal point for mission-focused research and extension on: 1) resource based sustainable and integrated food production systems; 2) sustainable utilization of soil and water resources; 3) development and increased utilization of appropriate technologies; and 4) nutritional security and improved human health. TH is strategic plan, along with local and statewide input, guide program planning that is relevant and responsive to the needs of colorado. The caes manages the colorado funding pertaining to the hatch act of 1887 multistate research, which supports research programs that impact agriculture throughout the united states.