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The numbered squares locate those farms and ranches in the directory listing who welcome your visit to their place. Please look for the corresponding number in the listings and match it to the map in the center of this booklet.

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About the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition 2

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the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition formed it roots back in 2008 when Alamosa Garden Coordinator melissa emminger went to the Community Food Security Conference in Philadelphia on a LiveWell scholarship with a promise to return to the community and share what she learned. 15 folks were expected at the local food potluck. When over 50 people swelled the room and stayed long after the presentation was over - abuzz with conversation - it became apparent that the community was ripe for a new food story. People yearn to recapture a connection that SLV residents have had historically with the seed, the dirt, the farmer, the animal and the story of where and how their food is grown.

the grassroots food movement in the San Luis Valley has been thriving ever since that 2008 presentation. now in its fourth year of collaborative community work, the Coalition has stepped up to become its own non-profit, dedicated to creating a sustainable local foods system that is accessible and affordable to SLV families.

the SLV Local Foods Coalition operates the Alamosa Farmers’ market, the healthy habits program promoting consumption of fruits and veggies, sponsors the Cooking Matters Program™; offers educational films, speakers and events to the public; participates in policy development that affects the production and distribution of local foods; is working to create a regional food hub and produced the 2nd edition of the Local Roots guide in an effort to connect consumers with the good food of the San Luis Valley.

We are thankful for the many visionary and hard working partners this Coalition represents.

Liza marronSLV Local Foods Coalition Director

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About the San Luis ValleyLocal Foods Coalition

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VALLeyOn the following pages, you will meet the farmers and ranchers who are growing locally and making their abundance available to the good people of the San Luis Valley and beyond. Now all may enjoy the rich harvest of the Valley’s local foods.

Two things were of core importance to the first settlers of the San Luis Valley, the family and a bountiful harvest from the family farm.

The first settlers made their homes in the southern part of the Valley in the mid-1800’s and established farms with acequias—communal irrigation systems. The acequias ensured that all farmers received the necessary life sustaining water for their crops so they could make it through the long cold winter. These historic farms have been in the family for generations and are still honored as the roots of self sufficiency and community sustainability.

Today these acequias are still in use alongside the now more than 80,000 acres of land under center pivot irrigation and the many thousands more acres being fed by ditch irrigation. The San Luis Valley continues to produce an abundant variety of food - from lettuce to lambs, potatoes to pigs, beans to beef.

We know that the farmers and the wisdom they hold, the mineral rich soil and the generous San Luis Valley aquifer, all located in our high altitude air, continue to nourish these historic roots of self sufficiency and community sustainability through the bountiful harvest. This guide is dedicated to those who till the earth and tend the animals: to those who grow their own food and to those who grow it for others. Thank you for the bountiful harvest.

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BROWN’S RANCHnatural boer goats, lamb and beef. Small bales of alfalfa available. Call the ranch.Contact: mark brownPhone: 719-588-1551Visit us!: 4469 n. County Road 109 moscaboer goats + lamb + beef + alfalfa

COCHRAN RANCHGrain or grass finished, hormone and antibiotic-free beef available throughout the year in wholes, halves and quarters on this 75 year old family ranch. Call or come by the ranch to purchase beef.Contact: Chad CochranPhone: 719-480-2096Visit us!: 0521 e Road 1.25 South monte Vistabeef

COlORAdO GAtORS An 87° geothermal well creates “an integrated ecosystem” providing fresh tilapia fish and farm goods and real educational fun, while making full use of natural and recycled resources. Contact: erwin & Lynne youngPhone: 719-378-2612Web: www.coloradogators.com.Visit us!: 17 miles north of Alamosa on hwy 17, Open dailyfish + veggies

COlORAdO mAltiNGCOmpANyin 1994 “Cody’s Dairy” changed from a dairy farm to specialize only in the crops that used to be grown for feed for dairy cows. We now grow barley and wheat and put it through the malting

process. teamed up with talented brewers and maltsters, we truly have something special in the Valley.Contact: Duane or jason CodyPhone: 719-580-0051email: [email protected]: www.coloradomaltingcompany.combarley malt + wheat malt

AlliSON CRUSEVEGEtABlE CSAeach week of the growing season i send out an email with what is available in the box that week and how much it is, and my customers get back to me with their order. One pick-up day a week at my house.Contact: Allison CrusePhone: 719-589-2911email: [email protected]

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Why is Grass-Finished Beef so Good for You? Compared to cattle raised on traditional feedlot fare, beef from cattle finished on grass…Has 2-4 times more omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health. Is richer in antioxidants. Does not contain traces of added hormones, antibiotics or other drugs. Is leaner and research shows that lean beef actually lowers the “bad” cholesterol levels. And lower in fat means lower in calories.

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dmS pOUltRyLive Araucana, White Rock Chickens, Royal Palm, bourbon Red, black Spanish, Wild eastern, bronze, Standard & White turkeys and Great Peking Ducks. All 6-8 weeks or older. Will also deliver in Alamosa or meet customers at prearranged locations to deliver.Contact: marcia klasingPhone: 719-379-4014 or 719-298-0279chickens + turkeys + ducks

ANtONiO GARCiAOrganic garlic and spinach.Contact: AntonioPhone: 719-589-8381Visit us!: 1400 Ross Avenue, Alamosaveggies

HARR limOUSiNhigh protein, low fat, tasty goat meat. Call ranch for more information.Contact: john harrPhone: 719-589-3372 or 719-588-2539email: [email protected] goats

JACkS FARmheirloom calabacitas.Visit us! 6491 hwy 17, Alamosaheirloom calabacitas

JONES FARm ORGANiCS third generation farmers raising Certified Organic potatoes, wheat and natural beef. Call for information and to purchase beef.Contact: Rob & beth jonesPhone: 719-588-4499. Visit us!: 1121 e County Rd 110n. hooperpotatoes + beef + wheat + hay

kW FARmS John and Trudi raise USDA Certified Organic grass-fed beef. no grains, no hormones, no antibiotics. As john says, “We love the cows, nothing else we do is as much fun.” Call for information & to purchase beef.Contact: john & trudi kretsinger Phone: 719-589-0429beef

lENORE’S SpEltliCiOUSCOOkiESDelicious spelt cookies made locally of healthy ingredients. Available at local stores or call to order. enjoy!Contact: Lenore ReinartPhone: 719-588-9329baked goods

RANCHO tiERRA RiCAeggs from happy, healthy, loved chickens. Fresh veggies during the growing season.Contact: morgan VelasquezPhone: 719-588-3875veggies + eggs

SANd dUNES SWimmiNG pOOlFresh tomatoes, cucumbers and basil grown in our greenhouse for the Pool’s mile Deep Grill. Produce also for sale to patrons and at Valley Food Co-op.Contact: Donnie bautista, managerPhone: 719-378-2807 or 719-378-2806email: [email protected]: www.sanddunespool.comveggies

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SEA OF S.A.G.E., StABilizEdAGRO ENViRONmENtSyear-round vegetable growing in passive solar greenhouses, greenhouse design and construction. Sometimes dairy goats for sale. A Limited Partnership Association. Contact: Friend Darr, managing PartnerPhone: 719-486-6326Visit us!: 998 County Road 112 S Alamosaveggies

Simply HONEyAs 6th generation migratory beekeeper, brent harvests honey, beeswax, sells bees and provides pollination services. Available in local stores or call.Contact: brent edelenPhone: 719-850-0255email: [email protected]: www.grampashoney.comhoney

lEONARd SNOW A menagerie of lambs, ducks, turkeys, chickens, eggs, and sometimes quail. Leonard will even raise a pig or beef at request. All animals are antibiotic free and pasture fed. homemade white or whole wheat dinner rolls availableContact: Leonard SnowPhone: 719-580-6614email: [email protected] + pork + beef + eggs

VAllEy pHEASANtS turkeys and eggs naturally raised on the pasture to increase omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins A&D. Contact: Cathy morinPhone: 719-580-8197email: [email protected] + eggs

WHitE mOUNtAiN FARm Certified Organic quinoa and potatoes, and organically grown garden produce in the summer. Call for availability or stop by the mosca Pit Stop.Contact: Paul & ernie newPhone: 719-378-2436 or 800-364-3019Web: www.whitemountainfarm.comVisit us! mosca Pit Stop hwy 17 moscagrains + potatoes + veggies


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I love bees, and I hope you do, too! Show your appreciation for bees’ pollination by eating local vegetables and fruits.

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ARCHERS’ VAllEy FARmS Raising well-loved lambs on pasture. All natural, antibiotic and hormone free. Call or stop by the Alamosa Farmer’s market.Contact: jamey ArcherPhone: 719-580-1484 or 719-580-1317lamb

CACtUS Hill FARmnatural grown hops, sweet corn and pork available. Also weed-free hay. hops sold to local microbrewers. Will sell to home brewers. Call or email farm for information.Contact: Alan and elena millerPhone: 719-849-9164 or 719-274-0563email: [email protected] + corn + pork + hay

El SAGRAdO FARm Registered navajo-Churro sheep;

breeding Stock, Organic Raw Wool, and Organic Lamb sold whole or half. Our farm is off the grid and has been USDA certified organic since 1996. We use horses and run our tractor on biodiesel to farm all the pasture, hay and grains we feed to our animals. We think all the time about the sustainability of our farm and our lives, and we are thankful to be farmers in the SLV. Farm tours available by appointment.Contact: karen and Colin hendersonPhone: 719-274-0293email: [email protected] + wool + lamb

StEVE ANd tHERESA mEdiNASteve and theresa grow corn for chicos, a traditional way to preserve corn. they also raise purple skinned garlic. All produce is lovingly tended and organically grown. Call to purchase or stop by the Valley Food Co-op in Alamosa.Contact: Steve and theresa medinaPhone: 719-274-4042veggies

NitSCHkA tER kUilE ANd StEVE millER honoring the relationship between goats, good soil and healthy produce, nitschka and Steve have organically grown fresh produce, goats and grass-fed beef for butchering, bred heifers, and other products. Call or email for details.Contact: nitschka ter kuile and Steve millerPhone: 719-588-6621email: [email protected] + veggies + beef

What are Chicos?Chicos are a traditional way of preserving corn. Fresh green corn is first steamed in an horno. It is then hung outside to dry while still on the cob. It is very important to protect the drying corn from birds and rain. The dried kernels are then shucked from the cob - this is chicos – and can be added to beans or soup for a delicious meal.

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SHANE mORtENSENnatural, grass-fed beef sold live weight, no hormones, occasionally use antibiotics. eggs from free range chickens. Call or email for availability.Contact: Shane mortensenPhone: 719-274-5586 or 719-480-2838email: [email protected] + eggs + alfalfa + hay

R-N-S kUNtRy GREENHOUSEnaturally and locally grown without chemicals. A variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs, and flower baskets in season. Call or visit the farm.Contact: Raymond or Sarah GingerichPhone: 719-843-9535veggies + flowers + herbs + plants

SAlAzAR NAtURAl mEAtS natural grass-fed and organic beef raised with sustainability in mind. beef jerky and summer sausage. beef sold by whole, half or quarters, online and in local stores. Also pastured pork.Contact: Lucas SalazarPhone: 719-580-5264email: [email protected]: www.salazarnaturalmeats.combeef + jerky + summer sausage + pork

SHARp iRON FARmA small farm promoting animal contentment and environmental stewardship and producing pasture raised beef, eggs and broilers from pasture raised chickens, and organically grown tomatoes.Contact: Greg and Dianne johnsonPhone: 719-557-1580 or 719-214-0222

email: [email protected]: www.sharpironfarm.comVisit us!: just south of La jara on County Rd. tbeef + poultry + veggies + eggs

liONEl & miCHEllE VAldEz Range fed lamb “on the hoof” or delivered for packing. herd returns from the mountains in mid -September. Place order by September 1st .Contact: Lionel & michelle ValdezPhone: 719-274-5822lamb

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“I like the idea of keeping my

business local so that the value

doesn’t get shipped off. It is better

for the health of the people who eat

local products, and for the animals.

It is better for the environment

where the animals are raised. If

you are buying locally, you are

creating jobs and hopefully others

are spending their dollars locally

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Lucas Salazar

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QUiNtANA FARm embracing a deep reverence for land and animal, the Quintanas grow veggies, and raise sheep, pigs and eggs. Find them at various Farmers’ markets, through Rio Culebra Cooperative or call.Contact: Arturo & Suzanne Quintana Phone: 719-588-8732 or 719.672.0316email: [email protected] + lamb + pork + poultry + chickens + goats + dairy + eggs

RiO CUlEBRA AGRiCUltURAl COOpERAtiVE, iNC.Frozen grass-fed beef raised without hormones, antibiotics or corn, and butchered less than one year old. beef is tender and delicious. Also heirloom products, Chicos del horno (white corn cooked in an horno and dried), bolita beans unique to the San Luis Valley, and haba beans (dried fava beans). next year we will also be selling alberjon maduro (dried ripened peas).Contact: juanita malouff Dominguez, eunice bernal or bernadette LuceroPhone: 719-672-0329email: [email protected] us!: 401 Church Place, San Luisbeef + chicos + beans

UtE mOUNtAiN RANCH home to heaven Scent bread & West’s best beef & West’s best Soil and Compost. the heart of a family farm thriving, as kelly West says, “in a culture of gratitude.” Find kelly’s artisanal bread at the Valley Food Coop, in White mountain Farm food baskets and the taos Farmers’ market. Call or email to order their grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free beef.Contact : kelly & David WestPhone: 719-672-4404email: [email protected] goods + beef + compost

VAldEz FARmArnie was born and raised in Costilla County and is an heir to the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant. he is a participant in the Cerro Acequia, which waters his crops of garden peas, fava beans, bolita beans, white corn and white peas. Produce will be available on farm and some distribution. Contact: Arnie ValdezPhone: 719-672-3678email: [email protected] us!: 1-1/2 miles east of San Luis on County Road P6 20153 County Road P6veggies

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AlmONSON FARmSHigh quality, grass-fed certified organic beef. Call to purchase.Contact: Adam or Anke Almonson Phone: 719-480-1709 or 719-480-4289email: [email protected] Web: www.almonsonfarm.combeef

CAtliN’S GREENHOUSEGrowing a wide variety of seedlings for spring and delicious veggies available through the summer.Contact: Larry & joyce Catlin and brad & Lori CatlinPhone: 719.852.2140Visit us!: Stop on by, east of monte Vista on hwy 160veggies + plants

CORSEt RANCHA Colorado Centennial Ranch raising natural grass-fed and finished beef on

the Rio Grande. Grown with love and respect for cow and earth on lush river-fed pastures. Call for availability. Contact: David & nemonie ColvillePhone: 719-657-4684 email: [email protected]

diAmONd F BRANd BEEF FROm mCNEil RANCHthis Colorado Centennial Farm produces their USDA certified grass-fed and finished, hormone and antibiotic free beef with tender loving care. they also have handmade burritos and tamales featuring their grass finished beef. Contact: mike &Cathy mcneil Phone: 719-852-2458Web: www.grassfedandhealthy.comVisit us!: Farm store 4 miles south of monte Vista on hwy 15beef

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The Valley has quite a long history of growing superior wheat, and the early farmers of the 1800’s set up numerous community milling operations, including Saguache, Del Norte, Monte Vista, Alamosa, La Jara, and Manassa. These were all stone grist mills powered by water or steam. The stones from the Del Norte mill are still used as landscaping in front of their library. After World War II, Alamosa and Del Norte survived and enlarged production by using the steel roller process. A company called Colorado Milling & Elevator bought up most of the existing mills in Colorado. They, in turn, were bought by Peavey from Minneapolis, who owned all of the flour mills across the northern USA in the late sixties, and moved to Denver. Con-Agra took out Peavey by the 1980’s, which meant that a farmer wishing to sell milling wheat had basically one or two buyers in the whole country. It was not difficult for them to control prices paid for wheat because a farmer had so few options-he could sell to Con-Agra, he could sell for export, or he could sell to a feed lot. We sold a lot of beautiful wheat for $2.40/ Bu. One day, I decided to do something crazy before I lost the farm. Why couldn’t I do it like the pioneers used to do it? I knew that I could make better tasting, more wholesome flour if I used stone mills and milled wheat only to order so that the flour would always be fresh and whole. We would only use local high-protein wheat and we would only sell locally and regionally. It is a fact that stones grind wheat at a lower temperature than steel running at high RPMs, so our flour would have all of the nutrition that was in the wheat. We would sift nothing out or add anything to it. I knew this would be a niche product that a lot of folks had never used, but I had faith in the quality of the product. I knew we could maintain that quality because we would always mill on a small scale.

That was in 1977. And after lots of trial and error, lots of good fortune and loyal customers, we are still grinding MOUNTAIN MAMA FLOUR.

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FlyiNG EAGlE BiSON RANCHuSDA bison, naturally ranch raised, with no antibiotics or growth hormones, fed grass alfalfa hay and culled potatoes. Contact: Val DilleyPhone: 719-251-1176email: [email protected] us!: 12285 highway 112 Del norte bison

GOSAR RANCH NAtURAl FOOd Producing 100% stone ground, high protein, whole-wheat mOuntAin MAMA brand flour, freshly milled to order since 1977, using locally grown bread and pastry wheats, transitional or certified when available. Also, sixth generation producers of gourmet european-style sausage, hand-made in pork or chicken, uSDA inspected daily, available in most regional, independent food stores and many restaurants.Contact: kris, Greg, klayton or SuzannePhone: 719-852-2133 719-580-5096 or 480-789-3159 email: [email protected] wheat flour + sausage

GRANdE iSlANd BiSON A happy herd of buffalo, wandering the pastures from birth to harvest producing delicious hormone-free lean meat. Wholes, halves, quarters available. Contact: kevin OffPhone: 719-657-3439buffalo

HAEFEli’S HONEy the haefeli family are 5th generation beekeepers, caring for bees and producing honey in the San Luis Valley since 1907. haefeli’s produce around 350 barrels of honey in Colorado a year, as well as pollinating crops in the San Luis Valley, texas and California. Contact: Laura haefeli Phone: 719.657.2044Web: www.haefelihoney.com.Visit us!: haefeli’s honey store in downtown Del nortehoney

CyNtHiA & lAVERN HARt A thoughtful homestead with bounty to share - chickens, a garden and a cow. Call in the Spring for the years offerings.Contact: Cynthia & LaVern hartPhone: 719-852-3032veggies + poultry

lAzEWE 2 BAR GOAt dAiRy A family ranch since 1878, Lazewe produces artisan goat cheeses in many gourmet flavors from their lively goat herd. milk shares also available.Contact: jenny knoblauchPhone: 719-850-9914email: [email protected] us!: 10530 County Rd 15, Del norte. It is best to call firstcheese + milk shares

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millER FAmily BAkERyFresh baked pies, breads, cookies and pastries. Find them at the Alamosa, monte Vista and Del norte Farmers’ markets or come by their store, open thursdays and Fridays only 8am - 5pm through summer months.Contact: eddie or Laura millerPhone: 719-852-0967Visit us!: 10 miles south of monte Vista at the corner of hwys 15 and 370baked goods

OFF FAmily RANCH A Colorado Centennial farm raising grass-fed and finished, antibiotic and hormone-free natural beef, on the lush green pastures next to the Rio Grande.Contact: David OffPhone: 719-580-2387email: [email protected]: www.beefbison.combeef

p & l FARm Fryer or live rabbits available. Call for availability of hay.Contact: Pete & Leah ClarkPhone: 719-849-8223 719-852-5625 or 719-850-2720email: [email protected] rabbits + hay

RiO GRANdE dAiRy & CREAmERyGoat Shares and eggs. Planning to add more items in the future.Contact: mollie WellsPhone: 719-850-0549email: [email protected] shares + eggs

SHAdy CORNER dEliGHthomemade jams and jellies. Find them at the local Farmers’ market.Contact: Rachel nissleyPhone: 719-852-0223Visit us!: On the corner of 370 and 5 east, South of monte Vistajam

tHREE BARREl BREWiNG COmpANy Artisan crafted brews produced from San Luis Valley grown malt, hops, honey and fresh mountain water. Found in many local establishments, or call for direct sales.Contact: john brickerPhone: 719-657-0681 or 719-850-1949Web: www.threebarrelbrew.comartisan crafted

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tWO CREEk RANCHES All natural, no antibiotics, no hormones. Churro Sheep, beef and hides. eggs from free range chickens.Contact: john noffskerPhone: 719-649-0397, 719-852-5460email: [email protected] Web: www.twocreekranches.comchurro sheep + beef + hides + eggs

WARBONNEt RANCHLean, Grass-fed and -finished Natural Longhorn beef. Contact the ranch. in summer we will also be doing the Del norte Farmers’ market with fresh veggies from the garden, an assortment of herbs, and our beef.Contact: Pete Littlechief and karen bonniePhone: 719-657-0286beef + veggies + herbs

WORlEy SEEd Carl Worley started growing potatoes in 1945 for a 4h project and never stopped. he grows a variety of fresh potatoes.Contact: Carla Worley Phone: 719-852-4097email: [email protected] Visit us!: hi-Land Potato Co. on 2468 e County Rd 6n monte Vistapotatoes

AB yOdERFresh veggies grown on our farm with tender loving care in a natural environment.Contact: Ab yoderPhone: 719-852-2117veggies

What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture allows individuals and families to buy a share of the farmer’s harvest at the beginning of the season. It is way to nourish farmers economically while providing a weekly box of farm fresh goodies to the CSA member throughout the entire growing season.

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BARtEE RANCH natural hormone-free beef, homegrown on the bartee’s Ranch straight to your kitchen. Call for information and to purchase beef.Contact: Deanna bartee Phone: 719-754-2175beef

BlUE RANGE RANCHCertified Organic grass-fed beef available year round. Call for information & to purchase beef.Contact: George Whitten & julieSullivan Phone: 719-655-2003beef

CHOkECHERRy FARmA homestead CSA, growing a bountiful garden, pastured chickens and eggs, artisan bread and more. Featuring gourmet farm-to-table dinners. Call for details.Contact: Alycia & nick ChambersPhone: 719-256-5572 email: [email protected] us!: 459 Alder St. in the town of Crestone It is best to call first.veggies + baked goods + poultry+ eggs + csa

CHO kU REi RANCHRaising vegetables, free-range brown eggs and tibetan yak utilizing the Ranch’s natural resources as well as a 6500 sq. ft. greenhouse supported by alternative energy. Offering organic compost for sale. Office hours: Mon – Fri 9am- 5pm.Contact: kyle GrotePhone: 719-256-4599Webpage: www.chokureiranch.comemail: [email protected] + poultry + yak + eggs

GREEN EARtH FARm Green earth Farm is a Colorado Certified Organic farm growing gourmet potatoes and barley, a lush vegetable garden for CSA membership and various SLV Farmers’ markets as well as a wide variety of medicinal and culinary herbs, herbal tinctures, and natural body care products.Contact: tom & Lillian mcCrackenPhone: 719-655-2655 / 877-674-3276Web: www.greenearthfarm.comVisit Us!: Give us a call first to come visit our Saguache, CO farmpotatoes + veggies + csa

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The Cho-ku-rei Ranch mission isto raise happy and healthy food, to protect the land and water,to utilize renewable energy,and to assist other communitieswith raising their own food.

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HAUGEN’S mOUNtAiN lAmB uSDA inspected, raised on natural forage, antibiotic, hormone and pesticide free lamb. Raised by Sherry, a 5th generation rancher in the San Luis Valley. Call for a farm tour and to purchase lamb.Contact: Sherry haugenPhone: 719-754-2176email: [email protected]: www.haugenslamb.netfirms.comVisit us!: From 285 south of Saguache, turn west onto CR j, go 1 mile and look for the signlamb

p & H ENtERpRiSESFeeder pigs and pigs for butcher. Call or email for information.Contact: tristram Post and Larry DuranPhone: 719-580-5441email: [email protected]

REd StARR miCROFARmCrestone, Colorado. Chickens, Dairy Goats and Organic Gardens.Contact: Lynette and Scott tiederPhone: 719-256-5879email: [email protected] + dairy goats + organic gardens

ROCkEy FARm Stop by their farm for fresh taters.Contact: Sheldon or brendon RockeyPhone: 719-754-3744Visit us! 1.5 miles east on Rd C north of Center on hwy 285potatoes + certified seed potatoes

tHE SAUdER FAmily FARmCowshares. Fresh farm eggs. Fresh produce during the summer at the farm and at the Del norte Farmers’ market.Contact: marlin SauderPhone: 719-754-0542 or 719-480-1851email: [email protected] us!: 9100 County Road 45 Center, CO 81125 cowshares + eggs + veggies

SUNdANCE FARmS Small scale farming at its best, offering rabbits, eggs, and fresh garden produce. Call to arrange for pick-up in moffat, CO.Contact: melinda myersPhone: 719-256-4773veggies + rabbits + poultry

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There is nothing like eating a meal that consists of food grown by yourself, harvested from the wild by yourself, or purchased from someone you know. Just the other day we had venison stew with meat harvested from our farm, veggies grown here and stored through the winter, salad and braising greens from our greenhouse and grilled asparagus picked from our garden and irrigation ditch. Fantastic! No chef can reproduce the taste and quality of a meal like that!

Tom McCrackenOwner, Green Earth Organic Farm

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AlAmOSA FARmERS’ mARkEt

Downtown Alamosa8am - 2pm Saturdays

mid-july through early-Octoberinfo: 719-580-8125

www.alamosafarmersmarket.com

lA JARA FARmERS’ mARkEtbroadway Avenue

in front of the town hall. 3pm - 7pm Fridays

end of july to the beginning of September.info: james at 719-480-4365

or elena at 719-849-9164email: [email protected]

mONtE ViStA SUNSHiNE mARkEt

Fullenwider Park, Downtown monte Vista

8am - 4pm Fridaysjune, july and Augustinfo: 719-852-2731

CREStONE FARmERS’ mARkEt

in front of the bliss Café 187 W. Silver Ave. in Crestone

10am - 3pm SaturdaysLate April (earth Day) through mid-Octoberinfo: 719-256-6400

Farmers’ Markets lie at the heart of re-localization providing an opportunity for farmers and families to meet and greet over the harvest. Shop at your local farmers’ market for the freshest, best tasting food

available, and support family farms by keeping money local longer.

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m A R k e tTo provide greater access to fresh local and regional foods that taste good and

are healthy. To host a market that builds community and

promotes downtown Alamosa as a destination for locals and

visitors alike. To offer events that enhance the attractiveness of the market and downtown Alamosa.

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dEl NORtE FARmERS’ mARkEt

On Spruce Street and hwy. 1602pm - 6pm thursdaysjuly 5 - September 27info: 719-657-2000

SAN lUiS FARmERS’ mARkEt

Downtown San Luis on main Street, hwy 159 10am - 3pm thursdays

july to mid-August10am - 3pm Fridays

mid-August to end of Octoberinfo: [email protected]

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Our prayers are for the Water

Liquid Crystal so vital for our existence

Sacred Fluid, blessed by the Great Spirit

May all Water be pure, abundant, and free

So that Everyone may live

In the Highest of Health and Harmony

- Anonymous

S A n L u i S VA L L e yC O m m u n i t y G A R D e n SAlAmOSA COmmUNity

GREENHOUSE1201 edison Street in Alamosa

For information, call jan Oen: 719-587-5529

AlAmOSA COmmUNity GARdENS

Operates two gardens in Alamosa:One at Alamosa elementary and

another at 11th & State Ave.Community work days and nights.

All are invited to participate!For more information please contact:

[email protected]: 719-589-4567 ext. 102

dEl NORtE COmmUNity GARdEN

Located at high Valley Community Center on Grande Avenue in Del norte. All are Welcome to Participate!

Phone: 719-657-2172email: [email protected]

“pRiSCillA’S plACE” SEmBRANdO SEmillAS

GARdEN Season-extender Greenhouse and

edible Schoolyard under the direction of Sembrando Semillas Agricultural heritage

and youth Leadership Development Program. At Centennial School in

San Luis, east of hwy 159email: [email protected]

tHE SAGUACHE COmmUNity GARdEN

Located at mountain Valley School, 403 Pitkin Avenue in Saguache

“Growing Seeds, minds, and Connections” Summer Garden Camp. Community

members welcome to sow seeds.For info: martin jay mckee

Phone: 719-588-3632email: [email protected]

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“I love to work in our Community Garden! We get together to learn from each other, to teach children about growing food and the good earth, to enjoy eating what we grow, and to share food with those who are in need.”

Pauline Washburn

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CiRClE k millAnimal feeds manufactured locally from local grains. the only seed manufacturer in the San Luis Valley making pellets, sweet feed, and steam-rolled grains.Contact: mike or mary kesterPhone: 719-274-0157Web: www.circlekmill.comanimal feeds

dAViE RANCHPhone: 719-588-7425 or 719-657-3683Visit us!: 0316 County Road 17 Del nortehay

GRASS ROOtS ENERGy FARmRestoring land to native grasslands; native grass and alfalfa mix hay in large bales available. Please call the farm.Contact: David broberg and mary CarharttPhone: 303-466-9225 or 303-519-3406native grass + alfalfa mix hay

* Also see listings for:BROWN’S RANCHfor Alfalfa—under Alamosa CountyCACtUS Hill FARmfor hay—under Conejos CountyJONES FARm ORGANiCS for hay—under Alamosa CountySHANE mORtENSEN for hay—under Conejos Countyp & l FARm for hay—under Rio Grande County

GlyNN’S pROCESSiNGCustom processing of domestic animals. Contact: brian Phone: 719-589-3540 Visit us!: 5195 County Road 14 S Alamosa meat processing

mEl’S CUStOm mEAtpROCESSiNG, llCbeef, Pork, Lamb, buffalo. uSDA Organic and not for Resale.Phone: 719-843-5850 or 719-580-7205 Visit us!: 602 2nd Avenue, Romeomeat processing

SOUtHERN COlORAdOliVEStOCk AUCtiONLivestock Auction every thursday. Special Sales.Phone: 719-852-9500Visit us!: 5660 e uS hwy 160 monte Vista

VAllEy mEAt COmpANy/SANFORd pROCESSiNGWholesale, retail, custom meat processing, uSDA facility.Phone: 719-274-5159 or 719-589-6328Visit us!: 808 West Ave., Alamosameat processing

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COmpOSt tECHNOlOGiES, llCCompost out of manure, straw & sawdust made to organic standards. Most to agricultural fields. Garden compost, organic certified liquid nutrient and biological products also available. Also worm casting tea. Call for availability.Contact: mark innessPhone: 719-754-9092

*Also see listings for: CHO kU REi RANCH—under Saguache CountyUtE mOUNtAiN RANCHWest’s best Soil and Compost—under Costilla County

Compost

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GREEN SpOt GARdEN CENtER & ANtiQUESComplete garden center, lots of organic supplies, all plants, including perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, and even houseplants, very hardy, open year round, local store supporting local growers.Contact: Ruthie brownPhone: 719-589-6362Email: [email protected] us!: 711 State Avenue in Alamosa

kiRBy HOUSE AGRO, llCGarden seed, bedding plants, drip irrigation. hours: Open may 1 through july 4 mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pmContact: Paul niebelPhone: 719-298-0106Visit us!: 960 main Street, Sanford


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lA GARitA mOUNtAiN NURSERyCold hardy, drought resistant trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, & vegetables. Annual hanging baskets & flower bowls. Potting soil, fertilizer, organic critter repellent, clay pots, & fun garden supplies & gifts. nursery hours beginning may 16th. hours: mon. - Sat. 9pm - 5pmContact: Peg VarozPhone: 719-588-1380 or 719-754-3630 email: [email protected] us!: nursery is located on hwy. 160 – towards South Fork, just past Shaw Creek Rest Area on north side of highway.

NORtH RiVER GREENHOUSEAll vegetables seeded and grown here; heirloom varieties, heirloom tomatoes and heirloom seeds available. All varieties selected are conductive to San Luis Valley growing conditions. bedding plants are received as seedlings and grown to maturity at the greenhouse.Contact: Amy or StephaniePhone: 719-589-5660email: [email protected]: northrivergreenhouse.comVisit us!: 8544 County Road 4S Alamosa

* Also see listings for:CAtliN’S GREENHOUSE—under Rio Grande CountyR-N-S kUNtRy GREENHOUSE—under Conejos County

Gardens & Greenhouses

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BliSS CAFÉ A fun place to be! Organic and natural eclectic food. breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday brunch. hours: 7 days 10:30am - 8:30pmContact: Ava Lowe and Scott Swordy Phone: 719-256-6400Visit us!: 187 West Silver Avenue Crestone

BlUE FOXX CONtiNENtAl GRillEServing local potatoes.Contact: Lela trujilloPhone: 719-589-9110email: [email protected] us!: 6615 north River Road Alamosa, at the Cattails Golf Course

CAlVillO’S mEXiCAN REStAURANt Serving local potatoes, carrots, beans, lettuce, zucchini, and corn when available.Contact: martine or PanchoPhone: 719-587-5500Visit us!: 400 main St., Alamosa

CHO kU REi FARm StORE ANd CAFÉSLV’s source for locally raised yak meat, produce, wheatgrass, raw and wheat-free foods, homemade chocolate and the best yak chili in the Valley.hours: m - th: 10am - 6pm Fri: 10am - 7pmContact: Leah Pike

Phone: 719-256-4700Web: www.chokureiranch.comVisit us!: Located at the Challenger Gold Course just west of Crestone on County Road t 68037 County Road t

Bees – Smallest and MightiestPollination is necessary for plants and trees to grow fruit and reproduce. When bees sip nectar, they collect pollen on their legs and bodies that is transferred from flower to flower as the bee travels. Honey bees are just one of many important wild pollinators and their health is at risk due to a mys-terious Colony Collapse Disorder. While the cause of this collapse is not entirely understood, it is not hard to consider the impact chemi-cal insecticides, pesticides and fertilizers might have on the health of pollinating insects. Part of a movement towards sustainability includes the health and wellness of these, our smallest yet mightiest, valley pollinators.


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FEEliN’ GOOd COFFEE HOUSE ANd CAFÉServes local organic produce and beer made with San Luis Valley barley.Contact: blair britt or Deanna Orr Phone: 719-873-5150email: [email protected] us!: 76 hwy 149 (at the y of 160 and 149), South Fork

4tH StREEt diNERServes certified grass-fed beef from blue Range Ranch in Saguache, local potatoes, and greens when available. All foods served made from scratch.Phone: 719-655-6411Visit us!: on 4th Street in Saguache

GREEN FROGjuice bar and Superfoods, using local ingredients.Phone: 719-588-5112email: [email protected]

mARy SUE’S mORSElSDecadent, healthy, Catering designed by budget for every appetite. Featuring Local FoodsPhone: 719-589-6953

O.F.i.A.OUR FOOd iS ARtLocated in Crestone.Contact: Lynette and Scott tiederPhone: 719-256-5879email: [email protected]

pEACE OF ARt CAFÉPeace of Art Café at the Organic Peddler on the edge uses local ingredients when in season and as available. best known for their homemade veggie burgers and

daily homemade soups!Contact: kimAnna and michael Cellura-ShieldsPhone: 719-657-3223 (719-65PeACe) email: [email protected] Visit us!: 14475 W. highway 160 Del norte

REStAURANt At tHE WiNdSORElegant yet comfortable fine dining with an old west flair. Featuring locally grown Flying eagle bison, Organic Cheeses, Gosar Sausages, Fresh Grown Greens (in season) and more. Award winning celebrated Chef urs balmer, and staff create their unique daily selections. hours: breakfast 9am Lunch 11am - 2pm Dinner 5pm - Close Contact: halle Furr or Chef urs balmerPhone: 719-657-9031 Visit us!: 665 Grande Avenue in the Windsor hotel, Del norte

RiO GRANdE SCENiC RAilROAdthe RGSR serves some local food, local beer, and local wine on our excursions between Alamosa and La Veta. For Reservations Call 877-726-7245 or visit our websitewww.coloradotrain.com.Contact: Ryan Weeks, Passenger Services managerPhone: 719-587-0509 719-337-8731 or 719-589-3301 Visit us!: 610 State Avenue in Alamosa


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SAN lUiS VAllEy BREWiNG COmpANyFeaturing a full menu highlighting local products. Craft beers and sodas made on premises. Stop by for lunch or dinner and brewery tour. menu features Gosar Sausages, Rakhra mushrooms, Salazar Organic beef, local potatoes, barley, wheat, honey, and hops. Contact: Scott and Angie GraberPhone: 719-587-beeRemail: [email protected]: www.slvbrewco.comVisit us!: 631 main Street, Alamosa

SilVER FORk REStAURANtServes local buffalo, goat cheese, honey, potatoes, locally smoked bacon, and two local beers and are always trying to add new local products.Phone: 719-873-2123Visit us!: 0030 b jackson St. South Fork

SlV pizzA COmpANyuses local potatoes, beef, and produce from the Alamosa Farmers’ market when available.Contact: Randall PiersonPhone: 719-589-4749Visit us!: 2069 West 1st St., Alamosa

SONSHiNE ACRES COFFEEHOUSE & kitCHEN StOREWe use as many local food products as possible. Local quinoa & hard red wheat and pastry wheat used in our hands-on Whole-grain bread Classes. Contact us for class information.Contact: Robert & Rhonda GloverPhone: 719-852-7388email: [email protected]: www.sonshinegrains.comVisit us!: 138 Adams St. monte Vista

VillA GROVE tRAdECafé uses local meats and eggs. Food prepared from local, fresh ingredients.Contact: jeff and Amber ShookPhone: 719- 655-2203email: [email protected]: www.villagrovetrade.comVisit us!: 34094 hwy 285, Villa Grove

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ElEpHANt ClOUd tEA SHOp & GROCERyhighest grade loose-leaf teas from Asia, locally grown fresh organic produce, groceries & snack foods; highest quality delicious & nutritious superfoods. We serve hot Gong-Fu Style tea. hours: mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm mon & thurs open until 8pmContact: benjamin byer and michelle beelendorfPhone: 719-256-5544email: [email protected]: www.elephantcloudtea.comVisit us!: 393 Golden Avenue Crestone

ORGANiC pEddlER ON tHE EdGEA unique, eclectic Organic Grocery and Gift Shop featuring local eggs and veggies as available as well as many Colorado made groceries items. Lots of local art and crafts. Also on the same property is the La Casita bonita inn and the Antique Cabin.Contact: kimAnna and michael Cellura-ShieldsPhone: 719-657-9042email: [email protected]: www.organic peddler.com Visit us!: 14475 W. highway 160 at the west end of Del norte

VAllEy FOOd CO-OpA member owned co-operative where every member has a voice. Featuring local meats, cheese, eggs, grains, honey, bread, seasonal produce, and other products from the San Luis Valley. Anyone (members and non-members) can shop at the Co-op. Contact: Garland mcQueen, managerPhone: 719-589-5727email: [email protected]: www.valleyfoodcoop.com Visit us!: 3211 main Street, Alamosa in the Villa mall

“Seeing the diverse group of people that have a common interest in good local food is what I value about the Co-op. We may have different incomes, spiritual beliefs and ages but we are all nourished by good food.”Diana JonesFormer Long-time Manager, Valley Food Co-op, Alamosa

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COOkiNG mAttERS®the Local Foods Coalition is proud to now offer Cooking matters® as a part of our programing to promote healthy local foods! Cooking matters empowers families with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals. With the help of volunteer culinary and nutrition experts, Cooking matters course participants learn how to select nutritious and low-cost ingredients and prepare them in ways that provide the best nourishment possible to their families. Email: [email protected] if you have questions about the program or would like to volunteer to teach a class.

RiO GRANdE HEAdWAtERS lANd tRUSt (RiGHt) Protects working ranches and farms throughout the San Luis Valley. We are proud to support our local farmers & ranchers. RiGht believes that supporting local foods is vital to our mission to conserve our land, water, and way of life in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Supporting and promoting locally grown food helps develop a viable market that keeps working land in production and local producers in business. it also builds community and supports a way of life that we all value in the San Luis Valley. knowing where our food comes from and how it was grown deepens our connection to the land, and sharing a meal deepens our connection to one another.phone: 719-657-0800 | Email: [email protected] Web: www.riograndelandtrust.org

SlV JUNCtiON COmmUNity BUllEtiN BOARdCommunity Bulletin Board & Classified Ads for Colorado’s San Luis Valley & Surrounding Areas. All postings are FRee. Check out local food posts for community gardens, farmers’ markets, and Local Food Coalition information as well as the Local Roots guide on-line.Email: [email protected] | Web: slvjunction.com

tHE SAN lUiS VAllEy HEAltH pROJECtA one-stop-shop for all your health and wellness needs. SanLuisValleyhealth.org is a dynamic platform for San Luis Valley residents to find all the information and resources they need to get healthy and stay healthy. Visit sanluisvalleyhealth.org to find: Searchable directory of local health and wellness services, including local foods, events Calendar, and updates on State and national Legislation.Web: sanluisvalleyhealth.org


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COlORAdO COttAGE FOOdS ACtplease see: www.sanluisvalleylocalfoods.blogspot.com to read the Act.

COttAGE FOOdS ACt EXplAiNEdexcerpts from info found at: www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/index.html

in 2012 the Colorado Legislature passed the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, a bill allowing individuals to produce and sell certain types of foods using a home kitchen, thereby making it easier for smaller producers to sell their goods. Allowable products include: spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seeds, honey, candies, jams, jellies, and some baked goods. in order to qualify, net sales for each product cannot exceed $5,000 annually and all products must be labeled and sold directly to the consumer including your local farmers’ market! if you follow these rules, you do not need a permit or license for your cottage food operation.

lABEliNG REQUiREmENtSCottage foods must have the following information printed in English: identification of product; producer’s name and address where the food was produced; producer’s current phone number and email address; date the food was produced; complete list of ingredients; and this statement: “this product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection and that may also contain common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish and crustacean shellfish. This product is not intended for resale.”

SAFE FOOd HANdliNG REQUiREmENtA producer must be certified in safe food handling and processing by a third-party certifying entity. The Colorado Department of Public health has endorsed ServSafe®. ServSafe® is a nationally recognized comprehensive food safety training developed by the national Restaurant Association. this training meets food safety requirements for retail food service managers and for Colorado Cottage Food Act participants who produce and sell home-based food products.” Available locally: Carol keith Food Systems, Certified ServSafe Instructor [email protected] 719-580-1289.

EGGS, EGGS, EGGS!A person or company that sells eggs within Colorado must be licensed by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) per CRS 35-21-104. this applies only to the domesticated chicken eggs. egg producers selling fewer than 250 dozen per month from their own flock and directly to the consumer on their farm are exempt from the requirements of the Colorado egg Act. if eggs are sold anywhere off the farm, the Colorado Department of Public health and environment (CDPhe) requires they be from a licensed egg Producer and inspected by CDA. Obtain egg Dealer forms and info at: www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-main/CDAG/1167928196642

Thank you to Senator Gail Schwartz for all her hard work in making this

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StAtE ANd FEdERAl REGUlAtiONS

COlORAdO ENViRONmENtAl pEStiCidEEdUCAtiON pROGRAm (CEpEp)Provides accurate, up-to-date information on pesticide laws and regulations, environmental protection, worker protection, and pesticide safety for applicators, trainers, agricultural workers and supervisors, and the general public.www.cepep.colostate.eduFdA RE FOOdFood ingredients and Packaging: www.fda.gov/Food/Foodingredientspackaging/default.htmFood Safety:www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/default.htmFOOd lABEliNG REGUlAtiONS—FEdERAl Food labeling guide web links:www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/default.htmFact sheets:www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Food_labeling_Fact_SheetsiNtROdUCtiON tO tHE UpC COdE SyStEmFrom the international Dairy, Deli, bakery Association:www.iddba.org/upcintroduction.aspxFOOd SAFEty iNSpECtiONS—COlORAdOwww.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-main/CdAG/1248443572427 the Colorado Department of Agriculture is the in-state partner with the uSDA for the USDA Fresh Produce Audit Verification Program (GAP/GHP).FOOd SAFEty StAtE ANd FEdERAl StANdARdS ANd REGUlAtiONS—COlORAdO www.nasda.org/nasda/nasda/Foundation/foodsafety/Colorado.pdf GUidANCE, COmpliANCE ANd REGUlAtORy iNFORmAtiONwww.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryinformation/default.htm NAtiONAl ORGANiC pROGRAm (NOp)uSDA’s national Organic Program regulates the standards for any farm, wild crop harvesting, or handling operation that wants to sell an agricultural product as organically produced.www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ORGANiC_CERtiFiCAtiO&navtype=Rt&parentnav=AGRiCUltURE ORGANiC CERtiFiCAtiON—USdAOrganic Labeling and marketing Fact Sheet: www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3004446&acct=nopgeninfo pROdUCE ANd plANt pROdUCtS GUidANCE FOR iNdUStRyincluding GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) & GmP (Good manufacturing Practices)www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryinformation/Guidancedocuments/produceandplanproducts/default.htmWORkER pROtECtiON StANdARdSePA: www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm

this 2nd edition was compiled by Pauline Washburn with much gratitude to the farmers and ranchers who participated and a warm welcome to those who would like to be listed. Please see page 2 for more pathways to be included in the SLV Local Food movement!

Local is wher e you li ve. Local Food is fed by the earth upon which we walk. It grows by the light of the sun that warms our days. It is watered by the life-giving storms and rivers and ancient pools of deep earth water.

Local Food is grown in the backyard, the school yard, the church yard, the community center and farm. It is tended by your neighbors, by my neighbors. And we become neighbors.

Local Food nourishes our health. Fresh and nutrient rich, it strengthens and grows our young people well. It feeds our minds and hearts so that we think and act clearly. It helps us to remain disease-free, gently aging our bodies with grace.

Local Food nourishes families. To cook and eat together is to connect with one another and share in the vital nourishment of food and relationship.

Local Food nourishes local economy. To support our local farmers, our community breadwinners, we nurture a vibrant local economy.

Local Food nourishes the earth. Care of the Valley’s mineral rich fertile soil and wise use of our precious water will ensure the harvest remains abundant and nutritive for our great grandchildren and beyond.

Local Food nourishes community, for community is a tapestry made strong by the health of its individuals, families, economy and environment.

This is an ancient cycle.Local Food nourishes the roots of self-sufficiency and community

sustainability through the bountiful harvest.

Local is where you live. Your food is already there. Enjoy .

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- By Heather Pollock Green

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San Luis Valley Grown Food1. if every Person in the San Luis Valley spent $10/month on Local Food, we would keep $5.5 million in the Valley each year.

2. the Food is Fresher—buy locally and your food does not have to travel far to get to your table.

3. the Food is healthier—When you buy a local product often it retains more nutrients because it gets to your table quicker. the longer food sits, the less nutritious it becomes.

4. better for Our environment—On average food travels 1,500 miles to get to your table. When you purchase food from the San Luis Valley, you help to cut down on the fossil fuels that it takes to ship food long distances.

5. the Food is Safer—When you buy local food, you know the farmer and the facilities where your food is grown and processed and you can decide what is safe.

6. Support your neighbor—you can support those living around you and this will help to bring economic security to families in the Valley.

7. Create a Sense of Place and meaning—by buying local you can feel grounded to your community and feel connected to the land and people that surround you.

8. help Protect our Land and Water—by using our natural resources for food production, we can protect them for future generations.

9. Protect traditional Foodways—by buying local you help sustain the cultures of the Valley through the growing of traditional foods.

10. Food Security—by buying local you help to rebuild a food system that can support and sustain the residents of the San Luis Valley.

Alamosa Marketing District : www.alamosa.orgJames Bird and Gail Vonderweidt

Cho Ku Rei Ranch, Farm Store & CaféColorado Gators

Compost Technologies LLC Corset RanchJack Dehms

Del Norte Chamber of Commerce El Pomar : www.elpomar.orgGosar Ranch Natural Foods

Green Earth FarmHaefeli’s Honey

Diana and Marty JonesJoanne Kaufman, NCMT HTPA

Kirby House Agro LLCKW Farms

Miller Family BakeryMonte Vista Community Development Corporation

Off Family RanchOrganic Peddler on the Edge

Rio Grande County Tourism Board : www.riograndecountry.comRio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT)

Rockey FarmSaguache County Sustainable Environment

and Economic Development (ScSEED)Salazar Natural Meats

San Luis Valley Rural Electric CooperativeSan Luis Valley Tourism Association

San Luis Valley Development Resources GroupSLV Junction Community Bulletin Board

Sonshine Acres Coffee House & Kitchen StoreThree Barrel Brewing Company

Two Creek RanchesUpper Rio Grande Economic Development Council

Valley Food Co-op

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