Fall in Colorado brings crisp mornings, golden aspens, and baskets of freshly picked apples. While Washington may be the top apple-growing state, Colorado has its own proud history of apple orchards, especially on the Western Slope around Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Cedaredge. The high-altitude climate—warm days, cool nights, and low humidity—creates apples with an intense sweetness […]
Let’s Talk Canning Equipment
It is that time of the year that we are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or farmers markets. Knowing the proper canning method and equipment needed to preserve the produce for your family is important. Canning Equipment When putting food up using a canning method there are some […]
Farmers’ Market Shopping in Colorado
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 […]
