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Colorado Proud

Celebrate Colorado Proud Month in August with Free Virtual Business Development Workshops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

Annual Publication Connects People with Local Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

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.