Colorado Proud

The Colorado Proud Online Gift Guide is LIVE! ???? Shopping for family, friends, coworkers, or your fur babies? Our Online Guide Guide has something for everyone. Explore perfect gift ideas while supporting local businesses across Colorado. ?? Browse the guide now and contact companies directly to place your orders or learn more. A HUGE thank you to all the amazing businesses who contributed! https://bit.ly/3OkwjZf #Colorado #HolidaySeason #GiftGuide #ShopSmall #SupportLocal

Last week, Governor Jared Polis hosted the second-annual turkey pardoning at the Governor's Mansion, giving Lady Riketa Featherington, Dinger, Rockette, and Fred a new lease on life! ?? The event highlighted the importance of Colorado agriculture, our state's largest export, and the hardworking farmers and ranchers behind it. Polis has the right idea: eat local this holiday season by visiting coloradoproud.com to find fresh, locally-grown ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast. Check out the full Denverite article here: https://lnkd.in/gvEti8ey #Colorado #Agriculture #Thanksgiving #EatLocal #SupportLocal

Farmer suicide rates are 2-5x higher than the national average, driven by challenges like natural disasters, financial uncertainty, and isolation. It's crucial to break the stigma around mental health and encourage those struggling to seek support. A sustainable future for agriculture starts with supporting the wellbeing of our farmers and ranchers. #MentalHealthMatters #SupportFarmers #RuralHealthDay https://bit.ly/3YpHBQy

With water shortages threatening local agriculture, Sarah Jones of Jones Farms Organic co-founded the Rye Resurgence Project, which helps farmers transition from water-intensive crops like potatoes and alfalfa to rye—a grain that thrives on less water. By teaming up with local bakers, brewers, and distillers, the project is turning rye into a cash crop, saving water and supporting local farmers. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/40UcMpL #Colorado #Agriculture #SustainableFarming

My Neighbor Felix is committed to supporting local farms and producers, minimizing its environmental impact through sustainable practices, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for community gatherings. Here's to locally-sourced cuisine that also contributes to a more sustainable and connected community. https://lnkd.in/g94zsxcV #EatLocal #LocalCuisine #Colorado #Community #Sustainable

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is hosting a virtual public forum to give Coloradans the chance to meet the Ag Commission members who represent different regions in Colorado, hear from Commissioner Kate Greenberg on current funding opportunities and programs, and get to know CDA staff. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3YSLygG #Colorado #Agriculture #Webinar #BusinessDevelopment

Whether you're dreaming of starting a food or ag business in Colorado or already have your operation up and running, our podcast, the Cultivation Station, has something for everyone. This business development podcast dives into the rich world of food and ag businesses, sharing expert insights, insider tips, and tricks to help you thrive. Tune in! https://bit.ly/3BLWqFb #Colorado #Agriculture #Podcast #BusinessDevelopment Colorado Department of Agriculture

As we approach Veteran's Day, we're shining a spotlight on veteran-owned businesses that proudly represent the veteran community, inspiring others to stay resilient, find inspiration, and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Visit our online business directory for a full list of veteran-owned businesses here: https://bit.ly/3YShanO The Sacred Bean Coffee House The Hungry Buffalo Food Truck Atrevida Beer Co. Colorado Department of Agriculture #VeteransDay #VeteranOwned #Colorado #ShopSmall #SupportLocal

Are you curious about purchasing local food for your food business? Join us for the Farm2LocalBiz Networking Event, hosted by the Larimer County Extension Office and the USDA Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center. Attendees will gain invaluable insights during our Purchasing Local Panel where local chefs and business owners will discuss their experience purchasing local and will also have time to connect with Northern Colorado producers while enjoying local CO wine, beer, and appetizers featuring ingredients from the event's producers. As an added incentive, businesses that attend the networking session are eligible for a financial incentive to purchase local products for their businesses. Learn more and register for FREE here: https://bit.ly/4fcUAMh #Colorado #Agriculture #NationalEntrepreneurDay #NetworkingEvent

Election Day is tomorrow! Not sure where to drop off your ballot? Check out this link: https://bit.ly/3iS4Bkc #Colorado #ExcerciseYourRightToVote