Helping to navigate the road from farm to market

photo: Peter Varney

Helping to navigate the road from farm to market
Helping to navigate the road from farm to market
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Colorado Farm to Market

Marketing and selling food products can be one of the most challenging aspects to a farm enterprise or food entrepreneur, especially when direct sales are involved. Consumers nationwide are now looking to buy fresh, local food from producers to whom they can talk in person, ask questions, and establish relationships. Market opportunities such as roadside stands, farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSAs), and cooperatives with restaurants and institutions, require expertise not only in marketing and management, but also in safe food production and handling. Selling clean, wholesome food is a primary part of creating and keeping customer confidence.  Colorado Farm to Market will help you understand how to ensure the safety and quality of fresh produce and food products, while gaining satisfaction from your work and building relationships with community members.

photo: Lou Costy
Food in its raw or natural state, and includes shell eggs and fruits and vegetables in their whole, unpeeled or unprocessed form.
photo: Stephanie Jo Kennedy
The Ranch to Plate Act was passed in 2021 which promotes access for consumers to directly purchase meat and meat products from local ranchers through the use of live animal-share agreements.
photo: Lou Costy

Products that have been modified or enhanced to have a higher market value and/or a longer shelf life.

Licensing and regulations regarding the production and sale of different food products in Colorado can be a very challenging road to navigate. 

Prepared foods are foods that are typically produced for immediate consumption.

photo: Cynthia June Hansen

Looking for more information for marketing and selling food products in Colorado? We have resources for Food Safety, Buying and Selling Locally, Food Donations and more.

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