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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.

Access to Markets: Organic Q&A With Harrison Topp

Topp Fruits is an organic stone fruit orchard in Paonia, Colorado, growing cherries, plums, and peaches across 15 plantable acres, emphasizing holistic land management and environmental stewardship.

Meet Alex Zeidner of Folks Farm & Seed in Fort Collins

Folks Farm & Seed specializes in producing regionally adapted produce and seeds. We save and select our varieties of vegetables that have been bred here by us or fellow farmers or in the arid Southwest.

Radical Compassion with Five Freedoms Dairy

He sells his milk, yogurt, and ricotta in several small markets throughout the area, and his products are regularly available on Boulder County Farmers Markets online store.

Community Highlights: Meet Eric Smith of Little House of Tempeh

Little House of Tempeh specializes in fresh, unpasteurized tempeh made with all organic ingredients, using different beans and seeds rather than just soybeans.

May Vendor of the Month: Kettle Head Popcorn

At just 11 years old, owner and master popper, Dylan Forward assisted his father at the iconic Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop. When he made the move to Colorado at 23 years old, he noticed that the world of Denver popcorn was lacking the humble but complex taste he grew up with.

SouperStar Soups in Boulder: Enlightenment Through Entrepreneurship

SouperStar Soups makes handcrafted soup from scratch using local, seasonal ingredients, with a business model rooted in place and the value of real food.

The Great Garbanzo: Falafel Perfection at Falafayette

At his Falafayette food trailer, Bratter tucks falafel inside a warm pita loaded with crunchy vegetables, three sauces and the silkiest hummus on the planet.

Success Story: Full Stop. Bakery

Full Stop. Bakery specializes in artisanal sourdough crackers, offering a range of five savory and one sweet seasonal variety.

Meet Kyle Brammer | Owner & Fermenter

At Ferment Culture, our mission goes beyond just making great fermented foods—we're committed to strengthening the connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from.

Meet Laraina James, Owner/Operator of Mountain Girl Pickles

We hand fill every jar with the seasoning so they each have amazing flavor. Each jar needs to be the best, because each jar is an experience that should be enjoyed. We source local produce from farmers in Colorado. Pesticide free or organic.
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