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In this section of the site you'll find news and information we come across related to local businesses in Lafayette Colorado as well as local food initiatives along the Front Range and beyond.

Breeding a better bread

Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers

Brown Dog Farm — Our Farmers profile (Boulder Broth)

Bessie and Tim, the founders of Brown Dog Farm moved to Longmont, Colorado in 2013 after working on farms all over the southwest.
Brown Dog Farm now grows over 40 different fresh and organic vegetables on roughly two acres of land.

Pastries Made From Local Grain, Produce, and Dairy: Moon Raccoon Baking Co

Owners Zoe and Kate have created something special with Moon Raccoon. They've created a boutique bakery centered around purchasing locally sourced ingredients, knowing their farmers, and seeing that creativity thrive with beautiful and delicious pastries.

How We Started City Park Farmers Market - 6 Years Later

A quick introduction to Margo and Peter, the organizers of the City Park Farmers Market in Denver, CO.

Cultivating Care at Croft Family Farm

Steve and Michelle Cockroft, owners of Croft Family Farm, embody a bit of all of these motivations—plus a twist of their own. That commitment to care still runs deep more than 20 years after they began their farming journey.
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