Colorado Grain Chain
Growing and connecting a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state of Colorado.
Blog Posts
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Years of experimenting with alternative grains has prepared PZF Farms for one of Colorado's driest seasons.
posted July 6th, 2026
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Get to know why the Merc has been the heart of the community for 134 years.
posted July 3rd, 2026
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The bakery’s success story is one of local flour, patient growth, and deep connections to place.
posted June 29th, 2026
Community News
CSU Researchers Develop Crops to Better Withstand Colorado Drought
via northfortynews.com
Posted July 10, 2026 10:46 am
Colorado wheat farmers face record abandonment as freezes eliminate harvest
via www.farmprogress.com
Posted July 10, 2026 10:45 am
These Denver-area bakeries are putting Colorado on the national pastry map
via gazette.com
Posted July 10, 2026 10:44 am
Sowing good roots: Roaring Fork Mill wins awards for local ag work
via soprissun.com
Posted July 10, 2026 10:42 am
What we loved at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
via Axios Denver
Posted July 10, 2026 10:40 am
Events
Grains From the Plains: Wheat Harvest Festival
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Hugo, CO
Boulder County Fair
Friday, August 7th, 2026 - Saturday, August 8th, 2026
9595 Nelson Rd #200, Longmont, CO
From Grain to Craft: Denver Field Trip
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
3875 Steele St Ste 1143, Denver, CO
CGC at Blues & Brews
Friday, September 18th, 2026 - Sunday, September 20th, 2026
11:30am - 6:00pm
Telluride, CO
Let's Talk Grain: Building Local Grain Resilience
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm
519 Main Street, Longmont, CO
Features
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New Members
Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse
Denver, CO
Bakery, Cafe
Added June 17th, 2026
Dear Emilia
Denver, CO
Restaurant
Added June 12th, 2026
Angela’s Artisan Breads
Pueblo, CO
Bakery
Added June 12th, 2026
Carver Brewing Company
Durango, CO
Brewery
Added June 9th, 2026
Lazy Day Farm
Yuma, CO
Farm
Added June 5th, 2026