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For Immediate Release:            Nov. 5, 2021 Contact:                                           Adrian Card    adrian.card@colostate.edu    The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) will host its 2nd Annual Produce Labor Conference, Dec. 1 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in east Aurora. This conference will be an opportunity for all components of Colorado labor, including employers, employees, …

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As Coloradans enjoy roasted Pueblo chiles, Palisade peaches the sweetest of sweet corn, Rocky Ford melons and other unbranded yet delicious and fresh Colorado produce, they need to know that the bounty could be coming to an end. Senate Bill 21-087, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, which passed the Colorado General Assembly and was signed into law …

Will SB87 Be the Final Nail in the Coffin for Colorado Produce Growers? Colorado Consumers Called to Weigh In Read More »

 For Immediate Release:            Aug. 25, 2021 Contact:                                           Cristy Dice   Cristy.L.Dice@colostate.edu  970.491.2942   The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) is encouraging all Colorado produce growers who grow, harvest, pack or hold produce that is consumed raw to take advantage of an educational opportunity offered by Colorado State University (CSU) Extension by …

 On-Farm Readiness Reviews Prepare Farms, Help Improve Safety Practices Read More »

For Immediate Release:            Aug. 12, 2021 Contact:                                           Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org   The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) has a variety of programs to encourage Coloradans to buy Colorado produce and to learn more about their local farmers. The public is invited to join one of two bus tours …

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For Immediate Release:            June 1, 2021 Contact:                                           Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org   According to U.S. agricultural Census data, over the last decade net farm income has declined by 13 percent, while farm production expenses have increased 26 percent. A new labor law, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, has passed the Colorado Senate and …

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For Immediate Release:  April 27, 2021 Contacts: Bruce Talbott   970-986-1386   bruce@talbottfarms.com Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org  Bruce Talbott, co-owner/operator of Talbott’s Mountain Gold, a Palisade orchard producing peaches and wine grapes, has been elected president of the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers (CFVGA) Board of Directors. The vacancy arose when long-time president, Robert Sakata, Sakata …

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For Immediate Release:  March 29, 2021 Contact:             Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org       Robert Sakata Appointed to Colorado Water Conservation Board, Steps Down as CFVGA President   Robert Sakata, Sakata Farms, Brighton, has been appointed to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and was officially sworn in March 10.  The Board is …

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For Immediate Release:  Feb. 9, 2021 Contact:             Robert Sakata 303-947-3097 or rtsakata@sakatafarms.com Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org   2021 Weather and Water Outlook to Close CFVGA 7th Annual Conference Registration just $25 for members, $35 for non-members   Three weather and water experts will provide participants with the latest information and monitoring tools during …

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For Immediate Release:  Feb. 1, 2021 Contact:             Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org   Former Colorado Proud Program Manager Wendy White Named 2020 CFVGA Member of the Year Wendy White, who worked for the Colorado Department of Agriculture for more than 20 years promoting local food and agricultural products through the award-winning Colorado Proud program, …

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For Immediate Release:  Jan. 14, 2021 Contact:             Marilyn Bay Drake   303-594-3827  admin@coloradoproduce.org   Kimbal Musk, Kate Greenberg to Keynote CFVGA 7th Annual Conference Registration begins at $20 for members registering early. Kimbal Musk, chef, restauranteur, philanthropist and “real food” entrepreneur will open the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s (CFVGA) 7th Annual Conference the …

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