CSU Produce Network

Colorado Produce

Colorado has a rich history of fruit, vegetable and pulse production, one that Coloradans enjoy through retailers, restaurants, institutions, and direct to consumer sales.

Produce is not only an important economic driver for rural Colorado through fruit, vegetable and pulse farms, it is a keystone of health and wellness.

CSU is proud to serve the needs of Colorado’s produce farmers and welcomes input to improve its work and impact.

The Challenge

Some parts of the Colorado produce sector remain underserved by Extension and the College of Agricultural Sciences when compared to their share of the Colorado economic value chain and the public value placed on having Colorado sources of fresh produce when viewing staff time dedicated to engaged scholarship. The produce sector is eager to collaborate on and learn from for applied research and engaged programming to help meet the needs of current and future challenges.

Our underlying question

How can we better serve the Colorado produce industry through more informed, coordinated, and co-created CSU contributions? How can we share our impacts through improved measurement and reporting of outcomes?

Spotlight

Publication: 2022 COLORADO PRODUCE NETWORK ANNUAL REPORT

Events

May 31, 2024

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Labor

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Colorado Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2021 (See INFO Sheets 12A-12D)

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)

ALRRA INFO Sheets 12, 12A-D

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

BEGINNING FARMERS
Building Farmers

MARKETING RESOURCES
Colorado Proud

BUSINESS PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
CSU Agriculture and Business Management

Contact

ADRIAN CARD
Extension State Specialist – Speciality Crops

Adrian.Card@colostate.edu

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