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The Montrose Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Irrigation Water Management Workshop
Learn about NRCS and other support programs
Discuss water management and drought mitigation
Communication And Leadership In Agriculture
Join our leadership in agriculture class to master networking, self-advocacy, communication, and farm leadership. Connect with peers, learn to champion your voice, communicate effectively, and guide your farm with vision.
Grain School in the Field 2023
Join UCCS Grain School and the Colorado Grain Chain Friday, August 4th to Saturday, August 5th for our annual Grain School in the Field in Cortez, Colorado!
This immersive event is a summer camp for farmers, artisan makers, and every-day eaters to connect and learn more about the diversity of Colorado’s grain chain.
Through hands-on grain workshops, field tours with local experts, we will trace the grain value chain from farming, milling, to artisan baking, pie making, food culture, history and more! The experience will include delicious local food and a-maiz-ing opportunities to connect with rural links of the grain chain, while learning about food culture and history, biodiversity, and farming and culinary practices of local grains from spelt to blue corn!
Scholarships available for farmers and makers!
For program updates, scholarships, and pre-registration, visit:
Agritourism Discussion and Vineyard Tour with LaNoue DuBois Winery and Vineyard
Join agritourism expert Lee LaNoue of LaNoue DuBois Winery for an in-depth discussion of the agritourism business model, followed by a tour of the stunning LaNoue DuBois Vineyard.
Rock the Block Party
Looking for something fun to do? Rock the Block, presented by Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans, is taking over Main St. Saturday June 24th! Food trucks, beer garden, water zone for kids, live music, the MRLD book mobile, face painting, and did we mention this event is free?? The market will be open from 9-1 at our normal location, then visit Rock the Block from 10-4! We'll be doing a market scavenger hunt bingo too!
Choosing The Right Certification For Your Small Farm
Learn about the certification options available to small farms and how to choose the right cert for your operation. Taught by long-time farmer and CNG certification specialist, Keegan Athey, we'll dive into the growing standards required by Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), the National Organic Program (NOP), and other certification programs. You'll also gain marketing strategies to help you promote your farm through certification. Brought to you by Valley Food Partnership, Cultivating Farmers & Ranchers That Thrive, and Certified Naturally Grown