By David Lynch As a recent resident farmer to the central Colorado mountain community, it has become painfully clear the challenges of preserving the region’s agricultural resources for local food production. How quickly have valuable agricultural lands given way to sprawling development and high-end resorts. Sadly, as one travels the scenic I-70 corridor, it becomes
Posted by: Allison A. This lasagna recipe was inspired by a recent visit to Colorado Grown where Amy of Cottonwood Creek Dairy fame was selling freshly made ricotta cheese. The recipe has a surprising number of locally produced ingredients as well as a very elegant taste. Fresh pasta: 2 cups whole wheat flour – Mountain
Posted by: Allison A. This pumpkin loaf recipe uses less than half the normally called for sweetener in other loaves, but remains quite sweet to the taste. Thus, it will be a great snack bread to have around for all of your Thanksgiving house guests. The ingredients have already been adjusted the for baking at
Posted by: Allison A. November 17, 2008 – Guidestone, a non-profit organization that supports local agricultural resource preservation, the local food economy, and farm based education in the Upper Arkansas River Valley is planning two public meetings set for early next year, one in Salida and one in Buena Vista. Recent events in Buena Vista
“Unto Us a Calf is Born”…
By: Amy of Cottonwood Creek Dairy On a chilly night of Dec. 18th, the newest member of our herd was born. Buenie,as we’ve named her, is a Jersey heifer and will grow up to join our herd as amilk cow. Buenie’s mom, Annabelle, joined us from a farm in New Mexico and Buenie is her
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