Colorado's crisp, dry mountain air, abundant sunny days, and varied growing environments, make it one of the top agricultural states in the U.S. Colorado exports annually more than $2 billion in agricultural products. Agriculture in Colorado contributes more than $40 billion annually to our economy and employs more than 170,000 people.
Brief look at the agricultural products produced around the state. Products include sunflowers, cut flowers, turf grass, wine, fruit, aquaculture, sugar beets, grains, potatoes, onions, cattle, sheep and bison.
Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are common illnesses that are related to being exposed to high temperatures; heatstroke is a medical emergency which can result in death. With a few precautions and helpful tactics, most heat-related illnesses can be avoided.