Be Local NC: Our News
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News Articles on Our Farmers
News Articles on Our Farmers
Be Local NC volunteers, Terry Nolan and Sara Nelson, have been writing a wonderful series on our local producers.
Raindrop Retreat operates as a permaculture farm on about 5 acres, selling through Community Supported Agriculture shares and local farmers markets.
Jodar Farms operates as a poultry Community Supported Agriculture and will begin selling at the downtown Larimer County Farmers’ Market, which starts June 26. Aaron Rice is filled with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for providing locally raised wholesome poultry.
Sun Fox Farm Anthony specializes in heirloom vegetable varieties not frequently grown, including tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, other melons and eggplant. Sun Fox Farm sells most of its produce at an on-site farm stand.
Grant Family Farms Starting in 2007, Grant’s CSA has grown from 125 members to more than 3,000 last year. With such growth, Sari Schauer of Grant Family Farms is a busy woman.
Happy Heart Farm Community involvement is important to the Stensons. Acting on that commitment to community, Happy Heart Farm provides the community with a variety of programs.
Windsor Dairy is Colorado’s only certified organic and 100 percent grass-fed Grade A dairy. It offers area residents access to fresh milk products and artisan cheeses while the community benefits from the vision and cutting-edge practices developed by its owners-operators, Drs. Meg Cattell and Arden Nelson.
Meadow Maid Foods After exploring various cattle production methods, Cindy and Mike Ridenour realized grass-fed beef was the way to go for nutritional and ecological reasons.
The Farm at Sunrise Ranch epitomizes living in balance with surrounding ecosystems.
Sylvan Dale Ranch is one of the West’s best-known dude ranches. In addition, Sylvan Dale has a major commitment to conservation and long-term preservation. They also raise and sell grass-fed beef directly to the public. Ela Family Farms For three generations, the Ela Family has been bringing fruit to Fort Collins and the Front Range. Relationships with customers are the backbone of Ela’s business
Wolf Moon Farms supports community building and awareness of local farming. It’s a CSA model that allows families to participate closely with a local farmer.
Boyles Farm vision is to create a diversified farm that grows clean, nourishing food for their family and others in Northern Colorado.
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1% for the Planet
Be Local NC is now an approved non-profit with 1% for the Planet which exists to build and support an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. Any participating business can designate Be Local NC as a recipient. Thank you for considering this. More info
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from Triple Pundit
Business, Better. Since 2005
Blog entry on Be Local NC from national conference attendee: Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
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Our new short film
Eat Local- Grow Local:
Growing Roots in Northern Colorado
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from Business Week On-line
Be Local Coupon Book featured
Photo taken in Ten Thousand Villages
