> Growing on 2.5 acres in Fort Collins, Folks Farm and Seed uses regenerative agriculture practices including seed saving, composting, cover cropping, and low-till farming to produce 'nutrient-dense superfood grown with beyond organic standards.' Their farm stand and CSA program provide 24 weeks of organically grown vegetables, herbs, and regionally adapted produce. They specialize in 'saving and selecting varieties of vegetables that have been bred locally or in the arid Southwest,' making their crops ideally suited to Colorado's climate.

> Bruna's Brazilian Cheese Bread brings 'a taste of Brazil in every bite' through their authentic pão de queijo made from fresh tapioca flour that's gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. Operating from a food truck roaming Denver, Bruna's crafts their cheese bread in small batches, offering varieties including Cheddar & Parmesan and Garlic & Onion in both freshly baked and frozen formats. The business positions their product as 'deliciously cheesy, quick and healthy,' making traditional Brazilian snacks accessible to health-conscious consumers.

> Fort Collins-based Ferment Culture emphasizes that 'true health begins with the right ingredients,' sourcing exclusively from Colorado regenerative farms including Belafonte Farm, Wellfed Farmstead, and Folks Farm & Seed. Their hand-crafted lacto-fermented foods—including kimchi, kombucha, and sourdough—are designed to nourish 'your gut, body, and our community.' The tagline captures their philosophy: 'It's all about the culture!'

> Founded in 2018 by Daniel and Talia Haykin, this Aurora-based cidery honors apples the way wineries celebrate grapes, producing sparkling wine-like cider in various sweetness levels. 'From pressing apples to pouring cider, every member of the Haykin crew - humans, pets, fish, grandparents, and Davis cousins - plays a part,' reflecting their literal family business. What began as 'Talia and Daniel's shared love for apples has grown into a sparkling, small-batch cidery powered by creativity, craftsmanship, and a lot of laughter.'

> Lafayette-based Crunchyology creates small-batch handcrafted granola for Colorado's Front Range community. As a local artisan producer, they offer quality granola made with care for customers seeking wholesome, locally-made breakfast and snack options. Their commitment to handcrafted quality sets them apart in Colorado's thriving local food scene.

> All of GetRight's breads are made with natural yeast and follow a long cold fermentation period. This enhances flavors, gives the dough a hint of acidity, softens the interior texture, and gives greater depth of color on the exterior crust. Owners Chef Matt Dulin and Lindsey Judd bring a savory cook's perspective to their pastry program, constantly experimenting with new flavors and techniques.

> Ema's Salsa is a family and veteran-owned business offering handcrafted salsa in three heat levels. They bring 'affordable unique products just right for you' to the City Park Farmers Market in Denver every Saturday from May through October. The business maintains a commitment to accessibility and quality, with orders shipping within 1-2 business days and products also available at Littleton Meats retail location.

> Located on 160 acres in Akron, Colorado, Black Gold Family Farm raises pasture-centered Berkshire pigs with '100% No Hormones, Steroids, Antibiotics, and No Vaccines, EVER.' Their pigs roam year-round with access to creeks, tree shade, barns, and shelters, grazing on naturally grown grasses, alfalfa, wheat, barley, rye, clover, chicory, and cattails supplemented with ground sunflower seeds, millet, and sorghum—all with no corn or soy. The farm prohibits gestation stalls, farrowing crates, and tethering, focusing instead on raising 'happy, healthy, stress-free animals in their natural habitat.'

> Heritage grains are grown with flavor, nutrition and sustainability in mind, as opposed to the cheap and high-yielding common wheat that makes up the overwhelming majority of wheat crops around the world.