Durum wheat, known for its hard texture and high protein content, is primarily used in making semolina flour for pasta, couscous, and some Mediterranean breads. Its golden endosperm gives pasta its characteristic yellow color, and its gluten content helps maintain pasta's shape during cooking.

Organizations

Aspen Moon Farm

Biodynamic and USDA organic farm near Boulder since 2009. Managing 90 acres with 600+ CSA members, providing vegetables, flowers, and berries.

Farmers

Breadtopia

Fairfield Iowa online retailer selling bread-making supplies and kitchen equipment since 2006. Mills own grain on-site in 40,000 sq ft facility. Local pickup available.

Grain Chain Advocates & Connectors Millers Restaurants & Retailers

Breadtopia

Fairfield Iowa online retailer selling bread-making supplies and kitchen equipment since 2006. Mills own grain on-site in 40,000 sq ft facility. Local pickup available.

Grain Chain Advocates & Connectors Millers Restaurants & Retailers

Jones Farms Organics

Hooper 4th-generation organic potato farm in San Luis Valley using natural sustainable practices. Settled 1914. Hosted 2024 COCEWL summit field trip March 22.

Farmers Restaurants & Retailers

Pastificio Boulder

Boulder craft pasta using organic heirloom wheats fresh-milled in-house. Good Food Award winner 2021-2024. Slow Food Snail 2025. At King Soopers, Murray's NYC.

Restaurants & Retailers

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