Marketing Resources

Colorado Department of Agriculture, Markets Division
Helping to increase marketing and processing opportunities for Colorado’s agricultural industry.

  • Colorado Farm Fresh Directory
    Annual directory listing farmers’ markets, roadside stands, CSAs, u-picks, agritourism activities and farms and ranches that sell direct to the public.
  • Colorado Proud
    Free marketing program that promotes food and agricultural products that are grown, raised or processed in Colorado.
  • Market Orders
    Producer-funded programs which collect assessments on farm commodities for promotion, research, education and, in some cases, inspections for quality. The Markets Division is responsible for establishing, enforcing and overseeing the administration of market orders.

Colorado Produce Safety Collaborative – Resources for producers
Online resource for Good Agricultural Practices and food safety information for direct market producers.

Colorado Farmers’ Market Association
Membership organization supporting farmers’ markets in Colorado.

Colorado Farm to School
Organization providing resources to connect K-12 schools with local growers of fruit, vegetables and other products.

USDA Know Your Farmer Know Your Food
USDA-wide effort to strengthen local and regional food systems.