FARM/FOOD GUIDE

Eat Local 2012

Colorado Building Farmers Program

Your resource for all things local: www.BeLocalFirst.org

FARMERS’ MARKETSsummertimeBerthoud Farmers MarketFort Collins and Loveland Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers Market Drake Road Farmers Market, FCLarimer County Farmers Market, FCGreeley Farmers MarketLongmont Farmers MarketEstes Valley Farmers Marketoff-seasonBe Local Winter Farmers Markets (downtown FC)Fort Collins Winter Farmers Markets (Foothills Mall)

COMMUNITY GARDENSGardens on Spring CreekGreeley Community GardensThe Growing Project

High Plains Environmental CenterLoveland Community GardensLoveland Youth GardenersMulberry Community GardenSecond Start Community Gardens, LongmontSerenity Garden, Larimer County Community CorrectionsTimnath Community GardenWindsor Community Garden

NURSERIESBath Garden Center and NurseryFort Collins NurseryGulley Greenhouse & Garden Center

GARDENING BUSINESSESGarden Art LandscapingJoanie’s SustainescapesThrogmorton Plant Management

COOKING CLASSES-NUTRITIONChef Happy’s Gourmet/Special Event ChefCome Back to the TableThe CupboardRocky Mountain Sustainable Living AssociationWeston Price Foundation - Ft Collins

GENERAL Colorado Farm to SchoolColorado Master Gardener ProgramCSU ExtensionFront Range Permaculture GroupGarbage BustersHomegrown Food ColoradoReal Food ColoradoSlow Food Northern Colorado - Cache La Poudre

Welcome to your local food guide. The benefi ts of Eating Local go far beyond the superior freshness, nutrition, and taste that we sometimes think of. When you choose to Eat Local, you also help build the economy of our community, support the livelihood of our rural neighbors, and sustain the health of our lands. We hope you’ll use this guide to learn about local food sources for you and your family. And we hope you’ll patronize these producers. Enjoy!

2011 EAT LOCAL FARM/FOOD GUIDE Brought to you by Be Local Northern Colorado, a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profi t dedicated to a resilient local food system and local living economy.

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GROW LOCAL BUY LOCAL Households and institutions are increasingly interested in local food production, gardening education and supplies, and shopping for and cooking with local ingredients. These resources are a great place to start. Find all websites at

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Be Local Food/Farm Guide 2012FINAL

2121 East Mulberry between Lemay & Timberline

970-482-1984 / Open Dailywww.FortCollinsNursery.com

Fort Collins Nursery is a year-round, locally-owned garden center with the region’s best selection of quality plants and gardening supplies since 1932.

Since 1932

GROWING A FARM Jodar Farms is dedicated to producing wholesome, nutrient-rich poultry, eggs and pork which can be found at local farmers’ markets and through our unique meat and egg CSA.

Focusing on truly all-natural growing practices, Jodar Farms uses no antibiotics, no growth promoters and no animal byproducts in the feed rations. Our animals are raised using a pastured and “True Free Range” growing model which provide the animals with the most healthy and humane lifestyle possible from start to fi nish. The extra care given to our animals means you can fully trust the meat and eggs you feed to your family.

Complete records of where our animals come from, how they are raised and where they are processed are readily available. By keeping our members and customers informed, we believe you will be able to make better decisions about the food you feed your family.

Jodar Farms was primarily a hobby farm until Aaron Rice took over operations after graduating from Colorado State University in 2010. Over the last two years, Jodar Farms has grown and developed a strong following and a reputation of high quality. The success of the farm is due to the passion, hard work and creativity of Aaron, his father, mother, brother, sister and girlfriend. With an eye on the future, Jodar Farms is excited to become your family’s farm and help put the best food on your table.

GROWING AT HOME Whether you have a back yard or not, you can grow your own food.

A successful garden starts with the soil. At Fort Collins Nursery, we work closely with our soil providers and the Colorado State University Soils Lab to ensure that you fi nd what you need to build the best soil for your plants.

We spend countless hours selecting and growing the best plants possible. A fruitful garden needs strong well-adapted plants. By growing our own, we can be sure they are in synch with our seasons and will thrive in your yard. Another advantage to growing our own is that we can provide a wide variety of hard-to-fi nd plants. Our selection of heirloom vegetables is unmatched in Northern Colorado.

Our local experts are here so you are never left wondering if you’re doing it right. With 10 Certifi ed Colorado Nursery Professionals on staff and many others with years of experience, Fort Collins Nursery is the resource center for all your home gardening needs.

Fort Collins Nursery has been home-grown since 1932, when we began as little more than a roadside fruit stand. Today, we are an 11 acre garden center that grows and sells everything from perennials, trees, and shrubs to heirloom vegetables and annual fl owers. Still independent and locally owned, our homegrown focus extends to helping you with everything you need to be a successful home gardener.

FARM & RANCH

Boyles Family Farms Gill

Colorado’s Best Beef Company Boulder

Cresset Community Farm Wellington

Ela Family Farms Hotchkiss

Fossil Creek Farms Fort Collins

Grant Family Farms CSA Wellington

Happy Heart Farm Fort Collins

Hazel Dell Mushrooms Loveland

Jodar Farms Fort Collins

Liberty Hill Farm Fort Collins

Meadow Maid Foods Yoder, WY

Morning Fresh Dairy Farm Bellvue

Native Hill Farm Fort Collins

On the Vine at Richmond Farm Fort Collins

Quatrix Aquaponics Laporte

Raindrop Retreat Permaculture Project Bellvue

Rasberry Hill Farm Wellington

Spring Kite Farm Fort Collins

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Loveland

The Farm at Sunrise Ranch Loveland

Wild Alaska Salmon Boulder

Windsor Dairy Windsor

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EAT LOCAL FARM/FOOD PRODUCERSBe Local NC, a nonprofi t organization, is pleased to showcase its Farm/Food business members. Meet them in person at the Be Local Winter Farmers Markets, late October through early April, in the Opera Galleria, 123 North College in Downtown Fort Collins. Search for all business contact information and products details at www.BeLocalFirst.org

SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS

Bees Needs Fort CollinsMustard

Colorado Cherry Company LovelandCiders, preserves, syrups, condiments

Corner Market Secret RecipesWindsorSpecialty oils, vinegars, sauces and spreads

Culinary Adventures Fort CollinsSalsa

Family Traditions Fort CollinsPasta sauces

Gilberto’s Gourmet GoodnessFort CollinsSalsas and sauces

Harvest Share Organics ErieOrganic dried beans & grains

Heaven’s Garden MillikenSalsas and sauces

Heller’s Kitchen Fort CollinsHot sauce

Horsetooth Hot Sauce Fort CollinsHot sauce

J & J’s Gourmet Salsa KeenesburgSalsa, burritos and tortillas

Loco Bueno Fort CollinsGreen chile

My Daddy’s BBQ Sauce Fort CollinsBBQ sauce

Ready Beans Fort CollinsCooked dehydrated beans

Roberto’s Salsas and SaucesFort CollinsSalsas and sauces

Rocky Mountain Orchards Estes ParkPreserves, mustard, chutney, sauces

Rocky Mountain SalsaFort CollinsSalsas

Rose’s Creamery ElizabethNut butters

Styria Catering Fort CollinsSoups, sauces and prepared foods

BAKED GOODS

Butter Cream CupcakeryFort CollinsCupcakes

Good Seed Bakery Fort CollinsBread, scones

Ingrained Bakery Fort CollinsBread, cookies, croissants

Papa’s Perfect ConfectionsLovelandPeanut, cashew and pecan brittles

Peddler’s Choice Fort CollinsGluten-free baked goods

Rouxful Gourmet Fort CollinsPastries and cookies

Simply Toffee LovelandToffee

Sweet European Treats BerthoudTarts, cookies, sweet breads, and strudel

The Fiddletown Bakery Fort CollinsBread

AND MORE....

Copoco’s Honey Fort CollinsHoney (products, pollen), baked goods

MouCo Cheese Company Fort CollinsCheeses

FARM & RANCH

Boyles Family Farms Gill

Colorado’s Best Beef Company Boulder

Cresset Community Farm Wellington

Ela Family Farms Hotchkiss

Fossil Creek Farms Fort Collins

Grant Family Farms CSA Wellington

Happy Heart Farm Fort Collins

Hazel Dell Mushrooms Loveland

Jodar Farms Fort Collins

Liberty Hill Farm Fort Collins

Meadow Maid Foods Yoder, WY

Morning Fresh Dairy Farm Bellvue

Native Hill Farm Fort Collins

On the Vine at Richmond Farm Fort Collins

Quatrix Aquaponics Laporte

Raindrop Retreat Permaculture Project Bellvue

Rasberry Hill Farm Wellington

Spring Kite Farm Fort Collins

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Loveland

The Farm at Sunrise Ranch Loveland

Wild Alaska Salmon Boulder

Windsor Dairy Windsor

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This resource is made possible through generous support from New Belgium Brewing.

DRINK LOCAL Search for contact information and details about these Be Local NC businesses at www.BeLocalFirst.org

CIDERS & JUICES Colorado Cherry Company • Ela Family Farms WINE Blue Mountain Vineyards SPIRITS Coyote Gold All Natural Margaritas MICROBREWS Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing • Equinox Brewing CompanyFunkwerks • New Belgium Brewing • Odell Brewing • Pateros Creek Brewing

GROWING NEW FARMERSWho’s going to grow your food?

Demand for locally grown food at home, in restaurants and in schools is growing, and has generated a growing segment of market farmers—producers who grow and sell vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, dairy and other food products directly to consumers and retail customers. Many producers who want to fi ll this demand have limited agricultural business background and don’t yet understand how to manage their fi nancial and production risks.

The Building Farmers Program began in 2007 in Boulder County through Colorado State University Extension. The eight-week course is designed to help new, intermediate and experienced farmers assess their ability to start and maintain a new, more diversifi ed farm operation, or to expand and improve the management of an existing one. The program came to Larimer County in 2011 as a collaboration between Larimer County Extension and Be Local Northern Colorado.

The program offers weekly networking and an informal group meal, plus business planning, management and marketing classes presented by experienced local farmers, ranchers and agriculture professionals. Instructors cover topics such as production strategies, managing seasonal labor and diversifying production. The program also helps participants plan for and succeed in local markets, and provides access to producer networks for agricultural inputs, fi nancing, technical support and water resources. Participants who complete the program and present a business plan are eligible to apply for a mentorship with an experienced producer to gain in-depth production advice.

GROWING NEW BUSINESSSometimes it’s easier not to do it alone.

Rocky Mountain Salsa Company has been producing chunky traditional style salsa since 1991, based in Fort Collins but using kitchen facilities in the Denver area. In 2008, they decided to begin operating their own kitchen in Fort Collins. And today, Rocky Mountain Salsa’s kitchen serves as an incubator catering to small food production. Owners Amy and Gregg Lasley and their son Keegan do all their own salsa production and manage the very busy commissary.

Currently there are 25 businesses utilizing the Rocky Mountain Salsa kitchen. Many are new start-up businesses, and some are more established producers who are growing. Amy and Gregg are very committed to providing guidance and assistance to their tenants; they have lots to offer concerning health department regulations, maintaining product quality and assistance with the manufacturing process. In addition, Amy coordinates everyone’s participation at some of the area farmers markets.

Clients in the Rocky Mountain Salsa kitchen include gourmet bakers, manufacturers of salad dressings, varieties of pasta, BBQ, Asian & hot sauces, toffee, relishes & mustards, energy bars, granola, fl avored raisins & breakfast burritos. And recently a local aquaponics outfi t has begun processing locally raised fi sh. There’s more than salsa coming out of this kitchen!

Old Town’s very own artisan cheese shop. Drop in for free nibbles till you fi nd your new favorite to buy

Enjoy cheese fl ights paired with wine or beer.

We look forward to seeing you here!

216 Pine Street, Fort Collins, 80524 970.232.9521

www.TheWelshRabbit.com

From our farm to your table. Know the source of your food. Convenient weekly delivery to a pick up point in your neighborhood for 26 weeks.

Buy loCally and enjoy:Vegetables • Fruit • Bread Cheese • Mushrooms • eggs

Join Our CSA! www.GrantFarms.com 970-568-7654

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622 N. College Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80524(970) 482-2741

6204 S. College Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 225-1255

2601 S. Lemay Unit #18Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 226-0277

2100 W. Drake Rd. Unit #6Fort Collins, CO 80526(970) 682-2585

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Locally ownedand operated for over 24 years

Locally ownedand operated for over 24 years