Who We Are
The Colorado Local Food Network is a purpose-driven collaboration of food hubs and nonprofit organizations dedicated to expanding access to locally grown and produced foods.
OUR VALUES
FUELING HEALTH
Embrace the power of local food production and robust food hub connectivity that nourishes our communities. Purchasing food from the Colorado Local Food Network’s connected southwest food system helps sustain access to fresh food in rural communities. By prioritizing fresh, sustainable ingredients, we promote vibrant health and well-being while building a resilient, thriving food ecosystem in the Rocky Mountains.
PRESERVING HERITAGE
We celebrate the rich heritage of our regions by championing local food production and fostering strong connections among our farms, ranches, food producers, and regional food hubs. By honoring traditional farming and ranching practices and showcasing the unique flavors of our land, we preserve our rural agricultural landscapes, build on our culinary legacy, and support sustainable livelihoods and a resilient local food system.
CULTIVATING EQUITY
We are committed to promoting equity by prioritizing local food production and enhancing food hub connectivity. By empowering underserved communities with access to fresh, nutritious food and creating opportunities for local farmers and producers, we foster a more just and inclusive food system. Together, we sow the seeds of equality, nourishing both bodies and minds throughout the Rocky Mountain region. We seek to restore many of the systemic imbalances. Fair wages for farmers and fair treatment of farm workers.
NOURISHING COMMUNITIES
The Colorado Local Food Network is a collaborative force dedicated to local food production and enhancing food hub connectivity. By strengthening community bonds and fostering partnerships, we cultivate resilient, vibrant neighborhoods. Through access to fresh, sustainable food and shared knowledge, we empower individuals and inspire collective action, creating a thriving and connected community in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
SUSTAINING OUR FUTURE
Colorado Local Food Network is a visionary collaboration committed to safeguarding a more sustainable future for Southwest Colorado. By championing sustainable farming practices, reducing food miles, and promoting regenerative agriculture, we pave the way towards a greener, more resilient future. Together, we sow the seeds of sustainability, nurturing our environment, and ensuring a bountiful harvest for generations to come in Colorado.
our programming
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farm tours
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PRODUCER CHEF meet ups
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farm to table dinners
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local food resources
MEET THE COLLABORATORS
The Colorado Local Food Network is a purpose-driven collaboration of food hubs and nonprofit organizations dedicated to expanding access to locally grown and produced foods.
Hearty Provisions
Denver, CO
Providing farm fresh food to our community and promoting equity and inclusion in our local food system.
Guidestone Colorado
Salida, CO
Growing a vibrant agricultural future through education, community building, and partnerships, and providing services to farmers, educators, youth, and community members.
Valley food partnership
Montrose, CO + Surrounding Area
Envisioning a resilient regional food system that sustains the land, producers, and healthy communities through education, access, and community building.
Alliance Center for Collective Action
Farm Runners
Hotchkiss, CO
Aggregating across the western slope to support beginning and established family farms by building community relationships around regional food.
Mountain Roots Food Project
Gunnison + Crested Butte, CO
Cultivating a resilient and equitable food system in Gunnison Valley, CO by enhancing healthy connections between earth, food, and community.
Holly Conn
Executive Director
valley roots food hub
San Luis Valley + Chaffee County, CO
Building, operating, and sustaining a local food system that increases the demand for and accessibility of fresh, healthy food based in the San Luis Valley and Chaffee County.
Ag & Food Lab Denver
Denver, CO
Transforming local food systems into thriving, sustainable hubs of connection and innovation.
The Good Food Collective
Durango, CO
Bringing together farmers and ranchers, food businesses and distributors, eaters, and politicians —to build a more just and vibrant regional food system.
San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition
Alamosa, CO
Fostering an equitable local food system that restores the health of the people, community, economy, and ecosystem.