Rebuilding Our Local Food System in Southwest Colorado

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Food & Agriculture

The time is right to re-establish a healthy community food system here — one that depends on our local farms and ranches, provides the highest quality products possible to local consumers, keeps money in the local economy, and is sustainable for the long run.

Article by Jim Dyer, Southwest Marketing Network & Farm to School Program

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