BROOMFIELD, Colo. — It’s the giving season and the Colorado Department of Agriculture has 10 ideas for your holiday list. In a year that has brought many challenges to ag-producing families and local small businesses, supporting Colorado’s vibrant agriculture industry through these diverse giving opportunities is more impactful than ever:
- Colorado Proud – Celebrate the season and give gifts of high-quality, fresh agricultural products that are grown, raised or processed in Colorado. Learn more about Colorado’s holiday #shoplocal campaign.
- Colorado Wine – Colorado’s award-winning wines, from Riesling to Cabernet Franc, are produced from vineyards and wineries from the plains, to the Front Range cities, to the western slope.
- State Fair Foundation – Support the Foundation’s mission of enhancing youth programming, education, and experiences at the State Fair by purchasing a historic horse show barn stall door.
- Colorado State Fair Concert Tickets and 2-for-1 Cyber Monday deals – Visiting the State Fair is not only fun and memorable; it supports Colorado’s vibrant and diverse industries, with an emphasis on agriculture.
- Colorado Foundation for Agriculture – Help advance agricultural literacy through Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom programs, which are provided to educators and students statewide for free or minimal cost.
- Colorado Farmers Market Association – CFMA provides resources, technical assistance, peer info-sharing and advocacy and networking opportunities to farmers market managers.
- FFA Foundation – The foundation supports agricultural education in Colorado, including students, adult agricultural education, agricultural education teachers and alumni.
- Colorado Food and Farm Systems Response & Rebuild Fund – Donations help local producers across the state to adapt and rebuild crucial lost markets due to COVID-19.
- 4-H Foundation – The foundation provides positive youth development and education by raising and distributing funds in support of diverse Colorado 4-H programs.
- Colorado Crisis Services – Support mental health counseling available to ag communities through Colorado’s statewide call line. Free, confidential counseling is accessible 24/7/365.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development has created a comprehensive list of shop local campaigns across the state, ensuring that local spending stays in and furthers Colorado’s economy. Visit the Shop Local Colorado website for more information.
— Colorado Department of Agriculture
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