by pete | Oct 24, 2018 | Our Blog
This punitive measure is terrible policy and wrong for Colorado. As an advocate for the rural county I live in, and for fostering quality-of-place, I have invested a lot of my time in promoting land conservation, a place-based economy, and strengthening local...
by pete | Jan 7, 2017 | Media & News Releases, Our Blog
From the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel By Guest Columnist Sunday, December 25, 2016 As an orchardist and business-owner in the North Fork Valley I understand the value of being involved early in public lands planning. That is one reason I support the Bureau of Land...
by guest | Mar 29, 2016 | Our Blog
Article and Photos by Desdemona Dallas DENVER, CO. – In the realm of climate change you really are what you eat. Our agricultural and food industries have a huge impact on the environment, and a huge stake in keeping it healthy. Farmers, drink makers, and...
by guest | Sep 28, 2015 | Media & News Releases, Our Blog
Members are Investing in a sustainable food future A national poll funded by Kellogg last month indicates that nine out of ten Americans support farm to school programs. But according to the USDA’s 2014 Farm to School census, only about 44% of schools have them. And...
by Holly Conn | Sep 24, 2015 | Media & News Releases, Our Blog
At School And At Home, Scratch Cooking Is Making A Comeback A cool, fall morning mist hovers over the ground, but a few intrepid students will make their way to the garden to harvest the last of the season’s fresh lettuce, spinach, kale, and arugula. The salad greens...
by Courtney Mullin | Sep 16, 2015 | Media & News Releases, Our Blog
From their perch on the top fence rail, first graders watch closely as Kelli Parker leads an 800-pound cow to them, and then points out all the important parts – where the tenderloins, roast beef, and burgers come from and where the milk comes from. Later, the...
