Bennet Urges Secretary Rollins to Work With Colorado on Summer Wildfire Recovery Effort

Aug 25, 2025|Press Releases
Denver— Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to deliver fast, coordinated assistance to Colorado’s livestock producers to help recover from this summer’s wildfires. Livestock production is Colorado’s largest agricultural commodity, with families raising livestock in every county of Colorado. Livestock and livestock products provide more than $6.3 billion in cash receipts annually and sustain rural economies across Colorado.
“This summer, wildland fires have burned over 200,000 acres, including the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado’s history, killing livestock and destroying private pastures and public land allotments,”said Bennet.
“Producers now face severely reduced grazing for their surviving herds, along with delayed health problems from smoke and stress that could require costly veterinary care and lead to further losses. Without immediate support, operations that have sustained Colorado communities for generations may not recover,”continued Bennet.
Senator Bennet requests that the USDA deploy every available program without delay, expand veterinary and animal health support, secure temporary and alternative grazing access, and provide direct communication and assistance.
“I stand ready to work with you to ensure Colorado’s farmers and ranchers can take full advantage of the USDA’s support,”concluded Bennet.
The text of the letter is availableHEREand below.
Dear Secretary Rollins:
I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work with the State of Colorado and local livestock producers to deliver fast, coordinated assistance to recover from this summer’s wildfires. This summer, wildland fires have burned over 200,000 acres, including the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado’s history, killing livestock and destroying private pastures and public land allotments.
Producers now face severely reduced grazing for their surviving herds, along with health problems from smoke and stress that could require costly veterinary care and lead to further losses. Without immediate support, operations that have sustained Colorado communities for generations may not recover.
To respond effectively, I respectfully request that the USDA:
I stand ready to work with you to ensure Colorado’s farmers and ranchers can take full advantage of the USDA’s support.
Sincerely,
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