The concept is simple enough… grow your own food and donate what you can locally. In March 2020, a team of Colorado State University Extension staff and faculty saw an opportunity to pivot our programming. We poured our energy into a Modern Victory Garden Project we simply call, Grow & Give. Victory Gardens Victory Gardens […]
Plant-Based Protein: Is It Right for You?
The variety and availability of plant-based protein has skyrocketed. As these foods become more mainstream and conflicting opinions surface, you may wonder if plant-based protein is a good fit for your eating pattern. Popular Plant-Based Protein Although veggie burgers have been around for decades (think BOCA burger), the Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger have recently […]
Colorado Sweet Corn
Colorado sweet corn is among the best in the nation. Our unique soil, growing climate, and innovative farming practices produce high-quality sweet corn. Look for Colorado-grown sweet corn from mid-July through mid-October. Types of Corn Sweet Corn (fresh, frozen, dried, or canned) is consumed as a vegetable. About 1 % of all corn grown in […]
