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Colorado agricultural producers have until the end of next month to submit their listings for the state's 2024 Farm Fresh Directory.

Colorado agricultural producers are encouraged to submit their listings for the 2024 Farm Fresh Directory, published annually by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. This year will be the 40th anniversary of publication. The directory, which will be released in June, promotes Colorado farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that […]

TGIFMS: An acronym bandied about among many healthy-eating Coloradans these days that mystifies some. What does it stand for? Wait for it -- we'll tell

Roundtable Colorado Proud With the pandemic nearly in the rearview Colorado agriculture producers and retailers are taking a look back at how unprecedented times changed the way they do business. They’re also sharing what helped them succeed during a virtual roundtable hosted by the CDA’s Colorado Proud Program. Elizabeth Mozer, Founder, and CEO of Fort Collins-based LoCo Food Distribution tells producers who want to sell to wholesale buyers that flexibility is key as Colorado agriculture supply chains recover. Mozer: “ And really be able to listen to what they are asking you for. ..bei...

Colorado Proud April This month it’s fresh asparagus Totta: “This month because it’s Spring and these things are popping up everywhere, we decided to focus on asparagus and we have a really good recipe for grilled asparagus from Chef Jason. These tiny green asparagus are popping up all over Colorado and that’s how you know produce season is officially starting. What we love about asparagus is that it’s fat-free, sodium-free, high in folates, and a good source of vitamins A and C. “ Danielle Trotta, Colorado Proud Program Manager. When buying asparagus, choose odorless stalks with ...