In the heart of Colorado wheat country, only about half the typical precipitation has fallen this year, forcing farmers to make hard choices. Read the full article by Jeff Rice here.

Cerebral Brewing has signed a 10-year lease for a space on Parker's Main Street, where it expects to open next summer. Read the full article by Ryan Pachmayer here.

The Colorado General Assembly adjourned on May 13, 2026, and Colorado Senate Bill 26-114—passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on June 1, 2026—quietly reshapes what a licensed spirits manufacturer can do on its own licensed premises and at its approved sales room. Read the full article by Michael J. Laszlo here.

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 full article by John Lehndorff here.

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.

Full Day Wednesday, June 17th 7:30am to 5pm (3 CEUs)

The  Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms is right around the corner! Join us June 16-17th for hands -on experiences that will teach you why bugs LOVE your crops, and how much residue will actually change the climate on your farm. The first 60 registrants will receive a digital refractometer to use in the field on the 17th and take home to start making informed decisions and build crop resiliency.  

This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology (with Rion Naus), to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together in an intricate dance and you'll get hands-on experience with brix testing, seeing microbiology at play, and learning how to apply practices that fit YOUR operation to build resiliency and stay profitable in challenging times.

Pfaltzgraff Farms is known as a leader in innovation for dryland farming. 2025 has been no exception. This is your chance to see what's been working, what hasn't, and ways that PFZ Farms has had to innovate with a container farming system. If this dryland farmer can do it, you know you’ll walk away with practical and implementable options for your operation.

On a tribally owned farm near the Four Corners and across Colorado restaurant kitchens, corn is reshaping regional cuisine—and keeping it rooted in place. Read the full article by Carrie Honaker in Afar Magazine.

Growing demand for fiber-rich grains is boosting the premium flour industry, which offers less processed, but pricier, alternatives to the classic grocery store brands. Read the full article by Matthew Kronsberg in The New York Times.

Why the next era of growth is being built on quality, health, and system resilience. Read the full industry report by SoCha.

Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Yellow Barn Farm
5:00–9:00 PM
Early bird tickets $200 – limited availability

On Thursday, July 30th, Naturally Colorado invites you to Yellow Barn for a summer evening celebrating the people, products, farms, and relationships at the heart of the natural and organic community in Colorado. Learn more.