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Irrigation Management and Biological Monitoring and Leadership and Social Capital Building classes have been rescheduled for 2026. Email or call Cally@valleyfoodpartnership.org (970) 744-9453 and ask about enrollment today!
Enterprise Planning
This workshop supports producers and food entrepreneurs in launching new enterprises through market research, financial planning, marketing, and enterprise design. Graduates leave with a tangible enterprise portfolio and a clear path forward.
Linking Local Value
Join us for a day of networking, resources, and collaboration designed to connect food producers and food buyers—and strengthen our regional food system. Explore opportunities, share ideas, and build partnerships that keep food local.
“Meat” the Processor- Discover local options for meat processing on the Western Slope.
Producer & Buyer Networking- Meet farmers, ranchers, chefs, and institutional buyers. Make connections that matter.
Lunch & Learn- Enjoy a local lunch and join interactive discussions: What do you need to grow a stronger local food network?
When: Thursday, January 22nd 2026 10 am - 2 pm
Where: 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO 81401
To register, use this link
For more information or to request a table to share resources, please email or call Sammie at 970-249-0705 or Sammie@valleyfoodpartnership.org
Roots of Renewal
Roots of Renewal (formerly Western CO Soil Health, Food and Farm Forum) is an educational conference for producers and those interested in the future of Western Colorado Agriculture that takes place each January in Montrose, CO.
Christmas on the Plaza
Celebrate the holiday season with the Montrose Farmers Market! Snap a photo with Santa and send him a letter straight to the North Pole! Bring an ornament for the ornament swap and make your own at the craft station. Don't forget to visit our amazing vendors for some holiday gifts before catching the Parade of Lights!
Stone Soup Community Lunch
Join us for a free community lunch in appreciation of our Montrose Farmers Market community- vendors, customers, sponsors, and volunteers- all are welcome to break bread with us! The Valley Food Partnership team will serve up two seasonal soups with a fresh salad and bread, all made with local ingredients sourced from our vendors and local farms. Lunch will be served from inside the Montrose Police Departments Community Room from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, October 11th at the Montrose Farmers Market.
Movie Night at Billy Goat Hop Farm
Join us at Billy Goat Hop Farm for a fun night of drinks and laughs watching Son in Law, with beer, NA, food trucks, and lawn games. Donations support Valley Food Partnership’s mission to connect local agriculture and local people
See more Fridays on the Farm events at BillyGoatHopFarm.com
Montrose Regional Food Summit
On March 3rd 2025, the Montrose Regional Food Summit brought together 75 people from across the region to strengthen connections in our food system and explore key priorities, opportunities, and challenges in local agriculture.
VIEW EVENT TO READ THE 2025 REPORT