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Bale out your hay-hunting woes with the 2025 Colorado Hay Directory, which helps livestock owners looking for alfalfa, grass, mix, or other hay products. 

You'll lose your RIND over this summer watermelon salad with feta!

Nothing says summer quite like juicy watermelon—and when you toss it with salty feta, magic happens. The sweet crunch of watermelon pairs perfectly with the creamy, briny bite of feta cheese, creating a refreshing salad that’s as simple as it is satisfying. 

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:

As we roll into July, we’re serving up something cool, creamy, and a little unexpected: Strawberry Hemp Ice Cream. This dairy-free delight blends luscious strawberries with nutrient-rich hemp milk and hemp hearts—easy to find at your local grocery or health food store. But this isn’t just a tasty treat. It’s a nod to a plant with deep roots in American history.

It’s not summer in Colorado without the bounty of our local farmers’ markets and fresh produce stands. And as every year, Coloradans and visitors to our state can depend on the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory to help them find the freshest produce, fruit and protein straight from the farm or ranch. 

If you plan on buying or selling hay this growing season, add your listing to the 2025 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication helps connect hay producers with buyers across the state. 

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.

June is National Dairy Month—a perfect time to raise a glass (of milk!) to the hardworking dairy farmers who bring fresh, wholesome dairy products to our tables every day. Here in Colorado, dairy is more than just a staple—it’s a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural industry. Our family-owned farms take pride in producing high-quality milk that nourishes communities locally and across the country. Supporting Colorado dairy means supporting these local families and their dedication to sustainable, responsible farming.

As the snow melts and gardens bloom, May in Colorado ushers in the lush, green glory of spinach season. These cool spring days are prime time for harvesting fresh, tender spinach loaded with flavor and nutrients. Colorado spinach is a seasonal gem that offers more than just a pop of color. It’s rich in vitamins A, C, and K, packed with folate, iron, and fiber, and full of the antioxidants your body craves as you shake off winter and step into spring.

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.