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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.

Topp Fruits Farm Tour and Interview

Our family farm adventure began in 2006 when we acquired a small orchard in Paonia where we grew plums and cherries. Over the years we have worked to improve soil and tree health, improve water efficiency, increase harvest yields and diversify production by planting various...

Topp Fruit Farm Tour and Interview

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Western Colorado, our commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected in our dedication to Organic Farming. Welcome to Topp Fruits, where the warm embrace of the sun, crisp mountain air, and passionate dedication converge to...

Artemis Flower Farm Tour and Interview

We are a passionate young farmers with an exuberant love for the land. We grow unique and hard-to-find varieties for wedding work, flower share members, and local businesses. We are committed to organic techniques, reducing the waste so common in the floral industry (we no...

Tiny Little Miracles with Minoru Farm

Minoru Farm is a Yonsei mixed owned and operated farm that uses low-till, organic farming methods focusing on produce of the multicultural Asian people. Jade Sato first launched Minoru Farm in Brighton, CO in 2020, and was one of the very first farms to join City Park Farmers...

Farmers' Market Finds: Björn's Colorado Honey Provides a Taste of Colorado Wildflowers

"Honey is such a cool souvenir, you know. It's a taste of a place," says Lara Boudreaux, co-owner of Björn's Colorado Honey, a three-generation family business that transforms local wildflowers into distinctive products found throughout Colorado.

Denver Pops: Family-Made Popsicles with Local Ingredients

Founded by Paige and Robbie Smith, Denver Pops makes hand-crafted popsicles with mostly organic and locally sourced ingredients without any additives or artificial dyes. 'We have two kids and we wanted to do something where we could involve them,' Smith explained. The company has grown from a City Park Farmer's Market stand to selling over 300,000 popsicles annually across 34 flavors, with distribution through Whole Foods and recreation centers statewide.
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