Colorado Proud

Colorado Farmers’ Markets Are Ready to Serve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, wendy.white@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - Along with greening grass and warming temperatures, spring also signals the start of farmers’ markets across Colorado. Farmers’ markets are considered essential businesses by the state and will open to serve Coloradans looking to purchase food and agricultural products.

Colorado is the Number One U.S. Producer of Gluten-Free Proso Millet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - What is Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often found in bird seed blends; however, this gluten-free grain is also gaining popularity in many recipes. Colorado is the number one proso millet producing state in the nation, with 275,000 acres producing nearly eight million bushels each year.