Colorado Grain Chain Blog
Do you have any stories or news updates to share with our Colorado Grain Chain Community?
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Years of experimenting with alternative grains has prepared PZF Farms for one of Colorado's driest seasons.
July 6th, 2026
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Get to know why the Merc has been the heart of the community for 134 years.
July 3rd, 2026
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The bakery’s success story is one of local flour, patient growth, and deep connections to place.
June 29th, 2026
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Warm winters, late freezes, and lack of rain threaten farms like Grains From the Plains.
June 2nd, 2026
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The film was one of CGC’s 2025 organic microgrant projects.
May 1st, 2026
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Nomad Mill seeks to uplift the sustainability and taste of CO grown grain.
April 20th, 2026
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Learn more about the Grain Bulletin and how it supports the CGC community.
April 15th, 2026
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Roaring Fork Mill receives visionary award to support neighboring farmers.
April 1st, 2026
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With proven impact, the latest round of grants seeks to support growers.
March 18th, 2026