This February, we are falling in love with the Colorado apples. Apples rank among the top three fruits produced around the world. They are easy to store and transport, and as a result, are typically available year-round in the U.S. Apples are rich in quercetin and pectin, both of which are credited for supplying apples with their health benefits.
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December 1, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 970-372-9351, Danielle.Trotta@state.co.us
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November 24, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado is renowned for the variety of agricultural products grown and raised statewide--and that includes potatoes. Colorado is the 2nd largest producer of fresh market potatoes in the U.S., and demand reaches an annual high every November in anticipation of Thanksgiving.
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October 31, 2020
Contact: Danielle Trotta, 303-869-9175, danielle.trotta@state.co.us
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October 6, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
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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
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.
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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.
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May 5, 2020
Contact: Wendy White, 303-869-9174, Wendy.White@state.co.us
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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.