The Colorado Grain Chain (CGC), a nonprofit organization that grows and connects a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state, has announced recipients for the 2024 Colorado Organic Grains Microgrant Program. CGC awarded six grants, at $5,000 each, to businesses in the middle phase of the organic grain supply chain, which falls after harvest and before retail.  This round of grants is the first of a three year Microgrant program. 

With fewer than 300 bottles available, Barrel Fire 2.0 offers a rare opportunity to support this grain-centric mission while enjoying a truly unique whiskey that embodies the spirit of Colorado grain. 

The idea of connecting farms to schools resonated with me as both a fledging grain nerd and as someone who has spent time in a classroom as a teacher.  We had hosted several school chefs at our mill in Boulder, and through a series of conversations, I was connected to Deb Yirku, the head chef for the Calhan School District. Given the nature of their agricultural community and the fact that the school had a scratch kitchen, Calhan emerged as a logical place to launch our own 'mini pilot' with Dry Storage flour.