Look for this Logo !
When are Your Favorites In Season ?
The Colorado Produce Calendar to the right shows all the fruits and vegetables grown by different farmers across Colorado , and when they are in season . “ In season ” means the crop is ready to be harvested and eaten .
You will also notice that a few of the crops , like spinach and tomatoes , are grown all year . This is because some farmers have greenhouses or indoor structures , where the outside weather does not affect the crops !
Have you seen this logo before ? It is the logo for the Colorado Proud program .
Colorado Proud is an awardwinning program from the Colorado Department of Agriculture . Colorado Proud is 23 years old !
The Colorado Proud logo helps consumers easily find locally grown , raised , or processed food and agricultural products . Buying Colorado products supports local businesses and our state ’ s economy . Look for the Colorado Proud logo at grocery stores , farmers markets , garden centers , and restaurants .
To learn more , ask your teacher or parents if you can visit the Colorado Proud website at www . ColoradoProud . org .
As you can see , not all crops are harvested at the same time throughout the year . Some grow better early in the year when the weather is cooler , and some prefer to grow all summer long in the hot sun .
Growers can increase the number of months some crops are available by placing them in storage . Storage means the crops , like potatoes and onions , can safely be kept in temperature-controlled buildings for long periods of time .
Where to buy Colorado Farm Fresh Produce ?
Colorado produce can be bought throughout the year in many different places ! Have you ever been to your local farmers market ? This is where farmers in your area bring their freshest and most recently harvested produce to sell to the people in your community . Because Colorado has cold and snowy winters , most of the farmers markets in our state do not run all year . They usually start up sometime in May or June and are open certain days of the week until late summer or early fall . This summer and fall , ask your parents to take you to your local farmers market ! And be sure to look for the Colorado Proud logo while you ’ re there .
You can find the most recent list of farmers markets in Colorado by going to www . CoFarmersMarkets . org . Or , download the free Colorado Farm Fresh mobile app from the Colorado Department of Agriculture available for Apple and Android devices .
6 - Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom