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As we take in the landscapes of Colorado, from the sweeping Eastern Plains to the fertile valleys of the Western Slope, we are reminded of the people who help sustain our communities: our agricultural workers.

These dedicated men and women rise with the sun and often work long past dusk. Their labor, steadfast, skilled, and unrelenting, feeds not only our families but communities across the nation. Every ear of corn, crate of peaches, bale of hay, and gallon of milk carries the story of their hard work and unwavering commitment.

Summer is coming close to an end and soon the seasons will be changing. The kids are getting ready to go back to school, and this is a good time to consider the following business opportunities:

By Bethany Howell, Director of Strategic Outreach & Engagement | Read the first part of this blog here.

Metaphorse Growth and Healing Center in Montrose has been providing a safe place for horses and people in their community since 2014.

The horses in their rescue become essential members of Metaphorse's many programs. 

One such program is Hippotherapy, which utilizes the horse's natural gait to aid in occupational or physical therapy sessions. Another program is Equine-Facilitated Learning, where horses are used to support individuals facing mental health challenges.

By Bethany Howell, Director of Strategic Outreach & Engagement

This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs, with many surprises that occasionally required some pivots. As the poet Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” CDA’s annual Insectary biocontrol trip was no exception.

By Dan Frazen, CDA's Agriculture Emergency Coordinator
Originally published by farmaid.org

June is the first month of Summer here in the Northern hemisphere, which is great news to all of us who love the sun and warmth. Every season is wonderful in Colorado, but summer has a special place in our hearts. Warm days and nights, flowers, crops and here in Colorado - business events.

Located in Longmont Colorado, Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) has supported at-risk horses in Colorado since 1986. Last year CHR accepted 110 surrendered horses while adopting out 65 horses to new families. The organization helps horses in its care find new homes by offering training, veterinary and farrier care, nutritional support, and plenty of tender loving care. 

Spring is here and that means the Farmers’ Markets will get started very soon! This season is always busy, but welcomed as our weather is getting warmer, the days are longer and we know summer is on its way.

Limon Stop & Shop is the only grocery store in Limon, Colorado with the exception of Dollar General. The closest neighboring store, which is much smaller, is 15 miles away, and it's a 50 - 80 mile drive to a big box store like Kroger or Walmart. 

This business is a critical piece of finding healthy food in this rural town on the Eastern Plains. About a third of Limon Stop & Shop's transactions are to customers paying with SNAP EBT, and five percent are to customers paying with WIC.