Blogs
Zoom with Local Foods
We’re excited to invite you to take part in this last opportunity to provide input on the SLV Community Food & Agriculture Action Plan. Over the past three years, local residents, producers, businesse
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September Workday
Join us at Spray Park (3rd & Main) in Antonito for a community celebration of local food, sustainability, and the fall harvest. The Seed Saving & Harvest Swap will feature a mix of speakers, hands-on
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Crestone Energy Fair
Crestone Energy Fair - Free educational event - September 12, 13, 14 - all day, no cost - downtown Crestone, CO - bring an open mind and some money to spend on food and curios. The SLV Local Foods Co
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Volunteer workday
The August volunteer workday was a busy one! On Saturday our volunteers worked on multiple projects. Our Little Book Library's got a refresh, 3 raised garden beds were built for our student gardens, a
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U Pick
During the last 3 Mercadillo there is a U-pick section of the Rio Grande Farm Plot that families and community members can pick their own produce! Around 5 O'clock after the Farm tours there will be F
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volunteer workday at the Rio Grande Farm Park
August 30th at 8:00 AM there will be a volunteer workday at the Rio Grande Farm Park!We will be working on building our raised student garden beds, sanding down the art installation so the artist can
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The Rio Grande Farm Park has been busy throughout August!
The Rio Grande Farm Park has been busy throughout August! August is the height of the growing season in the San Luis Valley so all of the commercial and family farmers have been hard at work tending
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KRZA Conversation: Local Foods in Action
Earlier this month, KRZA’s Gerald Rodriguez sat down with Jae Sanders, Director of Local Foods Local Places at the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition. Their conversation highlighted local food acce
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On Air with KRZA: Local Food, Local Voices 7/18/2025
Last week, KRZA’s Gerald Rodriguez sat down with Jae Sanders, Local Food Local Places Director at the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition. The conversation covered local food access, upcoming commun
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Mercadillo del Rio|A Farmers Market with Heart 25' Season
Mercadillo en el Río Farmers Market 2025 Wednesdays | July 16 – September 10 | 3–7 PM Rio Grande Farm Park – Alamosa, Colorado Farm Fresh Walks every week Tour of a our field 5pm and 6pm Taste fresh p
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Now You See Us?
After over a year of being hidden behind a fence, the Rio Grande Farm Park sign is finally standing tall and proud—and visible from the highway! Thanks to persistent community advocacy and many me
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On Air with KRZA: Local Food, Local Voices
Last week, KRZA’s Gerald Rodriguez sat down with Jae Sanders, Local Food Local Places Director at the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition. The conversation covered local food access, upcoming comm
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Moose on the Loose | May 6, 2025
🌿🐾 We had a special visitor at the Rio Grande Farm Park — a young moose calf wandered through our fields! It’s a beautiful reminder that our natural, organic setting isn’t just good for growing food
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🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with Us! 🌱 | March 14, 2025
Join us for a Volunteer Workday at the Rio Grande Farm Park on Saturday, April 26th from 8:45 AM to Noon — 6935 CO-17 in Alamosa. 🍳 Breakfast by the Alamosa Women’s Club 🧤 Bring work gloves for
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Order Mama Daisy Tomatillo Salsa Today! | April 8, 2025
Locally Grown and Packed with FlavorExperience the unique taste of Mama Daisy Tomatillo Salsa, locally grown right here in the San Luis Valley at the Rio Grande Farm Park. This salsa is a perfect addi
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We Are Hiring! | March 31, 2025
-Rio Grande Farm Park Director- Job Overview - The Rio Grande Farm Park Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of programs, staff, and infrastructure at the Rio Grande Farm Park. Thi
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Why funding farmers matters|March 18, 2025
By NOURISH COLORADO SAN LUIS VALLEY — Each week, Nourish Colorado elevates the importance of agricultural programs and why investing in these matters. Max Gibson is the Executive Director of the S
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Local Food Local Places|Empowering Leaders Through Communication and Facilitation-Empoderando Líderes a Través de la Comunicación y Facilitación
The Empowering Leaders: Communication, Facilitation & Presenting seminar, presented by Lee Shainis and hosted by Local Foods Local Places, brought a full house to the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista! Pa
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Help Shape the Future of Alamosa County!|Ayuda a Dar Forma al Futuro del Condado de Alamosa!
Alamosa County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap that will guide growth and development in unincorporated areas for the next 30 years. This plan will influence land use, housing, economic
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