We’ve attempted to include any organization or group that provides resources for those attempting to eat locally. If we’ve failed to include a specific group or if information needs to be corrected, email kate AT localdish DOT net.

CANON CO-OP
Fremont County, CO
Phone: 719-275-3140
Email: canoncoop@gmail.com
Web: http://www.canonfoodco-op.com/

Canon Co-op is located in Fremont County Colorado and meets regularly in Canon City. They are a group of dedicated people striving to provide green alternatives (food-coop, support for local producers, natural and healthy living ideas) to people in southeast Colorado. Members ($25 annually) can help build co-ops and buying clubs, support local producers, build community gardens, sell their items at farmers markets, and attend group projects, workshops and more. The online forums are open to the public.

COLORADO ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
Web: http://www.organiccolorado.org/

The Colorado Organic Producers Association (COPA) was formed in 1987 to provide education, information, and networking services to promote and facilitate the production, distribution, and consumption of Colorado organic food products. COPA members represent all segments of agriculture: producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, educators and consumers. They serve as the recognized contact and membership group for organic agriculture in Colorado, promote Colorado organically grown products, monitor and recommend actions to the official organic certification bodies, sponsor educational conferences and events, and more.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICES
Phone: 970-491-6281 (El Paso County office, 719-520-7675)
Web: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/

Colorado State University Extension is a source of research-based information to help you make informed decisions about a variety of subjects, including health promotion, financial literacy, agriculture and natural resource management. They are an excellent source of information for consumers and growers of local food.

HIGH PLAINS FOOD COOP
Wray, CO
Phone: 785-626-6082
Email: info@highplainsfood.org
Web:http://highplainsfood.org/

HPFC is a grassroots network of High Plains and Rocky Mountain Front Range producers and consumers uniting interests in locally grown food and other locally made products. The HPFC strives to be a business that is environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially just. Their online marketplace brings fresh, healthy, locally grown and produced food buyers in a cost-effective and easy manner. Product selection will vary by season, and many of producers are organic or sustainable. The closest delivery/pick up location is currently in Castle Rock.

LETTUCE PATCH GARDENS
Colorado Springs, CO
Web: http://lettucepatchgardens.com/

Lettuce Patch Gardens is committed to our community, local economy, sustainable agriculture and fresh, healthy and locally grown food. They’ve previously offered a CSA, but are no longer able. They do, however, offer advice on growing, recipes and place planting beds. The beds grow vegetables for Lettuce Patch and Compensation arrangements are decided on a case-by-case basis. These range from monetary compensation to weekly deliveries of Lettuce Patch produce.

LOCALVORES ON YAHOO GROUPS
Colorado Springs, Co
Web: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/localvores-co/

This Yahoo Group is a collection of like-minded localvores who talk about food, food sources and other items of interest. Application for membership is necessary through your Yahoo account.

LUNA MICROFARMS
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-216-2043
Email: bennlewis@gmail.com
Web: http://www.manitousprings.com/luna/index.html

Luna Microfarms is a small, independent company started in the winter of 2008 to provide food gardening services for homeowners in the Pikes Peak region. They do vegetable garden and perennial food installations, garden planning, design, upkeep, and consultation, and have an apprentice program for those who wish to learn the process of growing food on their own. Luna also offers food preparation and preservation seminars.

PEAK TO PLAINS ALLIANCE
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-231-6265
Email: info@peaktoplains.com
Web: http://peaktoplains.com/

The Peak to Plains Alliance was formed to showcase some of the most notable locally owned food and agricultural businesses in Southeastern Colorado, all owned by people who care about the land, the community and preserving our heritage. PPA envisions a system in which local consumers enjoy the health benefits of fresh local food, and farm and ranch experiences; farmers and ranchers are compensated fairly for their products; and working lands and adjacent environments are stewarded according to ecological principles. PPA consists of established organizations and soleproprietorships already involved in community-based agricultural activities and historic sites, including — to name only a few — Care and Share Food Bank, Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network, Slow Food Colorado Springs, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Arkansas Valley Organic Growers, the Colorado Farm and Art Market, Ranch Foods Direct, Cultivate Health LLC and more than a dozen restaurants. They host Local Food Week annually in September.

PIKES PEAK URBAN GARDENS
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-651-3416
Email: larry@ppugardens.org
Web: http://www.ppugardens.org/

Pikes Peak Urban Gardens, a non-profit, was formed in the winter of 2007  in response to a need in the Pikes Peak region. In Denver there are over 90 community gardens. In 2007, there were only three in the Colorado Springs area. Now they are seeing record numbers of people interested in growing their own food. By the fall of 2008, PPUG received funding from Pikes Peak Community Foundation.. Since that time PPUG has assisted several communities start gardens, helped incubate two urban farms, started a “No Vendor Fee” Farmers Market for the small farmer, started a 1/3-acre demonstration garden on the west side of the Springs and given numerous talks around town. Their goal is to add three to four community gardens annually to the Pikes Peak region. PPUS also sells three-season raised planting beds to the public and offers gardening advice online. In 2010, PPUG is open for “Pick and Pay” every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon at Harlan Wolfe Ranch, 915 W. Cheyenne Rd just one block west of the intersection of 8th Street and Cheyenne Rd. All available veggies and herbs are organically and biodynamically grown.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FARMERS UNION
Greenwood Village, CO
Phone: 303-752-5800
Web: http://www.rmfu.org

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is a progressive, grassroots organization dedicated to achieving profitability for family farmers and ranchers; promoting stewardship of land and water resources; delivering safe, healthy food to consumers; strengthening rural communities through education, legislation, and cooperation; and being the voice for family agriculture and rural communities. They partner with FoodRoutes Network to manage the Buy Fresh Buy Local program in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, and they help develop food coops.

SLOW FOOD COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs, CO
Email: info@slowfoodcoloradosprings.org
Web: http://www.slowfoodcoloradosprings.org/

The Slow Food Colorado Springs Convivium exists to support Slow Food principles in the Pikes Peak region. Their region extends from the Continental Divide east to the Colorado border, and from just north of Colorado Springs south to the Colorado border. Living the slow life with food as the focus is as rewarding as it is easy, and it can be done daily by anyone. Ultimately, it is about pleasure and taste, knowledge, choice, and the effects of these choices. They believe that when we shorten the distance — both literal and figurative — that our food travels to get to us, we are participating in the Slow Food movement.