Colorado Proud

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

The Colorado Proud Online Gift Guide is BACK! 🎁 A comprehensive list of food, beverage and other agricultural Colorado Proud products that are perfect for the gift-giving season. If your business was included last year, you do not need to re-submit as you will be automatically included on this year's list. Don't wait! The application deadline is November 20. Apply here: https://bit.ly/40dqqnM #Colorado #ColoradoProud #GiftGuide #ShopSmall #SupportLocal

There are only 2 days left until Colorado Wine's Uncorked, a wine and food tasting event. 🍷 Joining 14 award-winning wines at History Colorado will be incredible local restaurants, caterers, and food producers, promising a delicious evening! Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/3YHXDX7 #Colorado #ColoradoWine

Save the Date! The Belle's Ball is set for November 23 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Hugo, CO! Join the Eastern Plains Cowbelles for a truly unforgettable evening featuring a prime rib dinner, dancing, and live music by Travis Williams & Kentucky Straight Band. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3YqsMx6 #Colorado #Agriculture #SupportLocal

Heads up, Colorado-based small & mid-scale farm, ranch or value-added food businesses: The USDA Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center Business Builder grants are now open! Eligible businesses produce in, source from & focus on local & regional markets, or serve small- & mid-scale food & farm businesses. Funds can be used to improve business skills, strengthen the viability of your business, expand your access to markets, or strengthen local and regional food & agriculture supply chains. https://lnkd.in/g3dJucvS #farm #localfood #ranch #colorado #grants Arron Mansika Brian Coppom Colorado Proud Danielle Trotta Ashley Warsh Joanne H. Naturally Colorado Kuvy Ax

The Salida School District is leading by example in incorporating Colorado-grown and raised products into their school menu year-round. For Colorado Proud School Meal Day earlier this month, students enjoyed Taco Tuesday with ground beef tacos made from local beef sourced from Blue Range Ranch in Saguache, CO. The tacos were accompanied by fresh, local carrots and apples. That same week, the district received 1,000 pounds of broccoli from Headwater Farm in Buena Vista, CO, which they cut, steamed, and flash-froze to ensure students can enjoy the produce during the winter months. Additionally, the Salida School District collaborates closely with Guidestone Colorado, which runs the Community and School Farm, providing fresh produce to the schools and the community every week. You can read more about their partnership in the local Salida paper here: https://lnkd.in/gHB54rkr

If so, you are eligible to become a Colorado Proud member! ✔️ Completely free to join ✔️ Access to an expansive network of members across the production and distribution chain ✔️ Did you know more than 90% of Coloradans would buy more Colorado grown and produced products if they were available and identified as being from Colorado? https://bit.ly/3Yh3P8v #Colorado #Agriculture #SupportLocal

The Englewood School District marked Colorado Proud School Meal Day with an impressive menu! They served a delicious tamale lunch featuring Green Chili and Refried Beans from Ticos, a local food company, along with a corn and black bean salsa made from local produce and tortilla chips. Chef Jess’s Cheesy Calabacitas recipe, made with local ingredients, was also a highlight! The event saw great participation from the district's administrative staff at Bishop Elementary, and it turned out to be one of the most popular lunches among students this year. Englewood School District has actively participated in the Local Food Program for all four years, collaborating with various local businesses and building a strong partnership with Valley Roots Food Hub. Their commitment to incorporating local food into their meals ensures students enjoy tasty and nutritious options.