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Small grains, big effects
Read about local grain systems in the Eastern U.S. Full article by Amy Loeffler here.
CSU Researchers Develop Crops to Better Withstand Colorado Drought
As Colorado continues to face persistent drought and declining water supplies, researchers at Colorado State University are developing new crop varieties that can better withstand dry conditions while maintaining...
Colorado wheat farmers face record abandonment as freezes eliminate harvest
Up to 40% of eastern Colorado’s wheat acres may be abandoned after late-season freezes destroyed grain in drought-stressed crops, leaving fields with no harvestable wheat. Read the full article by Raney Rapp.
These Denver-area bakeries are putting Colorado on the national pastry map
Colorado Grain Chain member Moon Raccon named in this The Gazette article. Read the highlight.
Sowing good roots: Roaring Fork Mill wins awards for local ag work
When Roaring Fork Mill sprouted in 2022, it was a small passion project. Founder Jacob Trumbull comes from a background in conservation and sustainable agriculture. He and his wife, Nicole, started stone-milling...
What we loved at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Restaurant Olivia and Dear Emilia chef Ty Leon showcased Dry Storage Flour in an Axios magazine favorite. Check it out.
Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
The state’s resilient, adaptable farmers can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people buy what they produce? Read the full article by Michael Booth here.
Can Jamestown save its beloved Mercantile Cafe?
The 130-year-old Jamestown Mercantile may be the coolest local eatery you’ve never been to. But, there is a timeless quality to the Merc experience, but time may be running out for the Jamestown landmark. Read the...