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Friday, January 24
 

10:15am MST

Weed Warriors: Organic Strategies for Vegetable Farms
Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Organic growers in Western Colorado encounter specific challenges in weed management due to poor soil, limited irrigation, and labor shortages, which complicate common practices like mechanical cultivation, cover cropping, and hand weeding. This presentation will share practical tips and strategies for managing weeds on small and mid-sized vegetable farms in the arid Intermountain West. 
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avatar for Max Kirks

Max Kirks

Research Associate, CSU Western Colorado Research Center- Rogers Mesa
For the past twelve years, Max has been working in agriculture in Western Colorado both as former owner of Outlier Farm in Mancos and now as a Research Associate at the CSU Western Colorado Research Center at Rogers Mesa. Throughout his career he has learned that growing food in the... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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11:30am MST

Optimizing Your Wash and Pack Shed: Layout, Efficiency and Safety
Friday January 24, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Whether you're setting up a new space or refining your existing setup, learn strategies to streamline processes, improve food safety compliance, and ensure the quality and longevity of your produce.

Speakers
avatar for Mike Nolan

Mike Nolan

Owner/Operator, Mountain Roots Produce
Mike Nolan farms with his partner Mindy Perkovich in Mancos, CO. They own and operate Mountain Roots Produce which is a 7-acre diversified vegetable operation focusing on flowers, fresh market crops, and garlic seed production in cooperation with The Grasshopper Collective, a garlic... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Center Room

4:00pm MST

Harnessing the Power of Debt
Friday January 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Cash flow can be a persistent stress for you. How do you make it through another season? How can you grow? How do you plan with confidence? There is money out there to help you. Turn debt into one of your strongest tools for reducing stress today and building a successful future.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Coppom

Brian Coppom

Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program Manager, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Brian joined the Colorado Department of Agriculture three years ago to launch and operate its first revolving loan fund. In the first two years, the program made $21M in loans to Colorado farmers and ranchers. Prior to joining the CDA, Brian served as the Executive Director of the... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
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