Commissioner

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.