Local Business News
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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.
Rebuilding Our Local Grain Economy
via Edible Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins
Posted September 26, 2021 1:03 am
by Paul Bonneville
Wonderful article from our local version of Edible magazine covering the background of the Colorado Grain Chain. If you are getting into the Front Range grain scene or if you just want an example of what is behind these national movements around rebuilding local and regional food systems, this is a good place to start.
Organizations
Farming
Advocacy & Education
Food & beverage creation
Baking
Online Resources for Sourcing Smaller Local Mills Across the US
via Amy Halloran's website
Posted August 12, 2021 12:21 am
by Paul Bonneville
I just came across this page on Amy Halloran's website as I kicked off my new nightly grain data research. There is a pretty healthy list of local grain mills and other businesses selling grains and flour across the US. She also links to a couple of other online directories.
People
Organizations
Milling & Malting
Midwest Regional Grain Chain, Illustrated
via Artisan Grain Collaborative
Posted August 8, 2021 4:26 pm
by Paul Bonneville
The Artisan Grain Collaborative is focused on rebuilding the grain chain in the Midwest. They've posted a great illustration laying out the conceptual framework for classifying the various organizations and community members involved in their efforts to strengthen their regional grain chain and local food system.