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July 20, 2018

Published by Leah López at July 20, 2018

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Farm bill impacts more than farmers

The 2018 Farm Bill – which is currently being debated by the US Congress – is much more than an agricultural aid package. In fact, it […]

June 26, 2018

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at June 26, 2018

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‘Homegrown Stories’ features Alliance members

Four Western Colorado Alliance members were recently featured in Homegrown Stories, a project featuring food and farm systems that honor the health of families, the land and […]

June 4, 2016

Published by Emily Hornback at June 4, 2016

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2016 Legislative Session Wrap Up

2016 Legislative Wrap-up Good News for Farmers, Eaters, Bakers and Home Canners In one fell swoop, Senate Bill 58 changed two Colorado laws and made […]

February 17, 2016

Published by Emily Hornback at February 17, 2016

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Colorado Legislature in full swing

Rain barrels are back, OHV legislation advances, poultry processing bill introduced The legislature is in full swing and things are moving fast. As the fifth week […]

June 8, 2015

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at June 8, 2015

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Expansion of cottage foods law adds another chapter to Paonia baker’s cookbook

Paying it forward for pickle makers When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the Cottage Foods Expansion Act last Friday, he added another chapter to Monica Wiitanen’s political […]

May 22, 2015

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at May 22, 2015

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Expansion of Cottage Foods law passes!

Win on “Pickle Law” tops WCC’s 2015 legislative scorecard by Rachel Zatterstrom, WCC Organizer While the 2015 state legislative session, which ended on May 6, was […]

May 6, 2015

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at May 6, 2015

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Call for COOL today!

Help protect Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) of our foods! TODAY (May 6th) is National Call-In Day to Pres. Obama (Call Toll Free 888-793-4597) Consumer and […]

April 27, 2015

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at April 27, 2015

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Protect Colorado’s Initiative Process

House Bill 15-1057 is an obvious scheme to weaken the power of everyday citizens to put initiatives on the ballot. Since 1910, the people of Colorado […]

April 14, 2015

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at April 14, 2015

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Urge your State Rep to support Cottage Foods bill!

WCC’s Cottage Foods Expansion bill (House Bill 15-1102) passed its second hurdle on Friday, April 10, passing out of the House Appropriations Committee with a 11-2 […]