Colorado Winter Squash Makes the Holidays Delicious
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October 31, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 303-869-9175, danielle.trotta@state.co.us
Colorado Proud
Colorado Cabbage Stew is Perfect for Chilly Fall Days
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October 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Get Spicy This Labor Day Weekend!
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September 4, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month Features Pueblo Green Chiles
Annual Publication Connects Hay Producers and Buyers
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August 12, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Whether livestock owners are looking for alfalfa, grass, mix or other hay types, the 2020 Colorado Hay Directory is now available to connect hay producers and buyers.
Colorado Farmers’ Market Week Celebrates Local Producers
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August 5, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, wendy.white@state.co.us
Celebrate Colorado Proud Month by Choosing Local
August is prime time for Colorado produce, and sweet corn is just one of the many items available. There are nearly 4,000 acres of sweet corn grown in Colorado every year. Celebrate Colorado Proud Month by choosing locally grown, raised or made food and agricultural products wherever you shop or dine. Check out the Colorado Produce Calendar at www.coloradoproud.org to find out what’s in season.
Celebrate Colorado Proud Month in August with Free Virtual Business Development Workshops
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July 21, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is continuing to provide business development services for producers and food and beverage artisans during the pandemic. Free virtual workshops will be offered during Colorado Proud Month in August to help business owners learn how to sell into retail, reach new growth, and sharpen their brands.
Toast National Dairy Month With a Glass of Delicious Colorado Milk
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June 2, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - June is National Dairy Month, so raise a glass of milk and toast the beautiful bovines that make delicious dairy products possible. Dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt provide high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin A, B vitamins and more.
Annual Publication Connects People with Local Food
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June 1, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, wendy.white@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - In a time when families are looking for local products, the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 36th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, and more.
Governor Polis Proclaims 2020 The Year of Colorado Local Food
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May 14, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Governor Polis last week issued a proclamation declaring 2020 to be the Year of Local Food in Colorado. Created in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the proclamation highlights the value of local agriculture to the state and the appreciation for all who grow, harvest, process, and distribute food.