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June 4, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at June 4, 2014

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GMO Ballot Initiative Training

The time is now to ramp up efforts and gather signatures to put GMO labeling (genetically-modified organism) on the ballot this November! Working with Right to […]

May 14, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at May 14, 2014

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Better Cottage Food Act, GMO labeling on horizon

by Rachel Zatterstrom, WCC Organizer Building on our legislative success in 2012 and 2013, WCC members are launching a campaign to make the Colorado Cottage Foods […]

May 14, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at May 14, 2014

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Local farmer makes time for action

by Wink Davis, Mesa Winds Farm & Winery, Hotchkiss As I drove out the farm gate at 4:00 am on a recent Friday and turned toward […]

March 19, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at March 19, 2014

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WCC’s 2014 Legislative Priorities

by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing The 69th General Assembly is underway in Denver and WCC is empowering grassroots voices to participate in state lawmaking […]

February 10, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at February 10, 2014

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Preserving Delta County’s Rural Economy

Join us for “Good Food, Responsible Agriculture and Preserving Our Rural Economy in Delta County”, on February 13 at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss […]

October 14, 2013

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at October 14, 2013

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TAKE ACTION TODAY—Tell FDA we can have safe food and family farms!

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed food safety rules threaten family farms and local food production. These rules are open for public comment until November […]

August 7, 2013

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at August 7, 2013

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What do we believe about agriculture?

Western Colorado Congress is teaming up with grassroots, family farm groups in ten neighboring states to explore how we can build our power and challenge the […]

June 23, 2013

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at June 23, 2013

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Local Foods Update: New Organizer Joins WCC Team

On the heels of our success with the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, WCC’s new community organizer, Rachel Zatterstrom, will be talking to WCC members and other […]

August 28, 2012

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at August 28, 2012

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Senator monitors Cottage Foods implementation

by Monica Wiitanen, WCC Director at Large In early July, Colorado State Senator Gail Schwartz (D-District 5) met with cottage foods producers in Delta County. She […]