During the summer, Colorado fruits, vegetables, and other local products can be found at farmers’ markets, as well as roadside stands, and “u-picks.” Nearly 100 Colorado farmers’ markets now exist, and sales go beyond just produce. Agricultural produce and services, also known as agribusiness, accounts for nearly $40 billion towards Colorado’s economy each year. Considering […]
Planning a Garden to Preserve
Spring is in the air and many of us are planning our gardens. We enjoy the fresh tomatoes, peppers, peas, onions and more from our gardens. This spring, with a little more effort and planning we can create a garden to enjoy all our fresh items as well as plan for canning, freezing and dehydration […]
Looking for Canning Advice? Be Cautious
Finding Reliable Canning Advice Local farmers’ markets are now showcasing fresh, summer produce which means that canning season is here! For many of us, putting up seasonal produce harkens back to watching Grandma in the kitchen with a steaming canner and rows of quart jars cooling on a towel. If you remember fondly Grandma’s pickles, […]
