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Peachs & Corn, plus more ! Thanks to all who came out in the DELUGE last week ! Larimer County certainly needed the rain ( though not the hail ). I salute Miller Farms, C & R Farms, the Rouxful Gourmet, Pasta Pazza, On The Vine, Colby's Dahlias and the Larimer County Republicans for their toughness & resourcefulness in dealing with the weather! We congratulate Rocky Mountain Salsa for their being included in the gift baskets for all the delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Way to represent Northern Colorado ! The best of the Colorado Peaches are finally arriving: NEWHAVENS ! Come get some. Pears are here, possibly a few more Apricots and a few plums. Nectarines are still several weeks away. Sue Oberle has been bringing some lovely GRILL BASKETS of baby veggies: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Squash, Potatoes & Onions. Plus her tasteful flower arrangements and the freshest herbs in town ! Also noted were a few heirloom roses. Butch promises the first of his fall CHRYSANTHEMUMS this Saturday. Yellow and Red for now, with more to follow. Miller Farms will roast Hungarian Wax Peppers if they can get their new roaster fabricated. Stay tuned for updates. Lots of Sweet corn, melons, beans, tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, potatoes, etc. The cast from "Little Shop of Horrors" might be presenting "gardening advice" on August 23. Upcoming music includes Wildwood Holler on August 30. We also have two jewelry vendors and a gal who offers handmade cloth art ( clothing, bags, placemats, etc ).
G Colby could still use GLASS VASES for his bouquets of DAHLIAS. If you are cleaning out a closet, and find some please bring them to the market. Sincerely, Nan Zimmerman Happenings in the Neighborhood
Open Stage Theater presents "Little Shop of Horrors" at the Lincoln Center from August 30 to September 27.
Drake Road Farmers' Market is listed on Fort Collins' Convention and Visitors' Bureau's website. Visit this useful site whenever you are looking for something to do ! Be Local has published a map of Fort Collins area businesses which use northern Colorado Produce.
Bijou Creek Winery
Bijou Creek Vineyards is located in rural Morgan County near Fort Morgan. It was started four years ago as an experiment to see what grape varieties would do well in this area. Many of the classic wine grapes are too tender to grow in this region so the grapes grown are mostly French and American hybrids. Some of the varieties that have been tried unsuccessfully are Chardonell, Traminette, and Cayuga White. Currently, most of the grapes for wine making are obtained from growers in the Grand Valley near Palisade, Colorado. We will expand our vineyard to commercial size once we decide on the best varieties for the area. I have been a hobbyist wine maker for many years and decided to try it on a commercial scale because of my passion for grape growing and making premium wine. I currently offer a Cabernet Franc, a Merlot, and a Royal Blanco Riesling Sincerely, Erwin Hillman
Member Profiles
. Hours and Location for 2008
Links We are proud members of the Colorado Farmers Market Association. We are also listed with Local Harvest. In Larimer County there are now at least five separate Farmers' Markets. The Colorado Agricultural Marketing Cooperative offers markets in Fort Collins and Loveland to local growers and consumers. (Emphasis on local here, as produce is restricted to Larimer, Morgan, Boulder or Weld Counties, with the exception of Western Slope fruit). The County of Larimer offers its own market which is run by its Master Gardener volunteers on Saturday mornings starting in mid July. Please note their return to their "original" location in the Courthouse parking lot. There is also a market on Thursday mornings in Estes Park, and Thursday afternoons in Berthoud The Colorado Department of Agriculture maintains a listing of all the registered farmers' markets in Colorado, 2008 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Miller Family Farms | Chris & Joe Miller | Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Carrots, Beets, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Cabbage, Melons, Green Beans + LOTS MORE ! | millerfarms80651@aol.com |
| "On The Vine" | Bob Miller | Sweet Corn, Cucumbers and Squash | Bob Miller |
| The Glad Factory | Marvin Bruce | Gladiolas and Sweet Corn | The Glad Factory |
| Oberle Botanical | Sue Oberle | Spring ProduceRhubarb Summer Produce: Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants, Tomatillos, Squash, Herbs, Flowers Fall Produce Pumpkins, Dried Flower Arrangements, Wreaths | Oberle |
| Raser Farms | Scott Raser & Family | Pesticide-free lettuces, spinach, carrots, peas, beans, tomatoes, onions for now, with more to follow. | Scott Raser |
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| C & R Farms | Barbie Lytle | Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Plums, Nectarines, Cherries, Apples | (970) 568-7356 |
| Garden of Aiden | Ilan Levy | Sunflowers grown in Northwest Fort Collins | Ilan |
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| Colorado Polination Company | The Jack Gilmore Family | Local Honey & Farm Fresh Eggs. | Jack Gilmore |
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| Be You Retreat | Michelle Cerise | Granola, Crackers, Seasoned Nuts (all natural- no dairy, wheat or gluten; no preservatives, refined sugar or artificial ingredients ) | Michelle Cerise |
| Rocky Mountain Salsa | Amy Lasley | Family Produced, Award Winning Salsas. Available in Mild and "Closer to the Sun" | Rocky Mountain Salsa |
| Sugar Loaf Creations | Adriana Guimaraes | Brazilian Sweet Rolls | atguimaraes AT gmail.com |
| Grin & Barrett Emu Ranch | Lola & Reemy Barret | Emu Oils and Meats | (970)484-7030 |
| Sweets Cosmetics | Katie Barstow & Molly Dunkle | Lotions for Body & Face, Lip Gloss, Shampoos & Conditioners | KBarstow |
| Rouxful Gourmet | Sharon & Rebecca Campbell | Artisan cookies and Sweet Breads | 970-490-1668 |
| Bijou Creek Vineyards | Erwin Hillmann | Wines: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Royal Blanco Riesling | Bijou Creek |
| FoxRyde Gardens | Sheron Buchele Rowland | Balms, Spritzers and Oils, from homegrown flowers and herbs | Foxryde |
| Ildanach Studios | Curtis Rowland | Handmade Jewelry from Recycled Copper | 970 669 3835 |
| Every Day is Christmas | Gail Zirtzlaff | Shopping Bags, Place mats & Napkins | Every Day is Christmas |
| Embellished Earth | Shelly Wells | Handmade jewelry with Stone,Glass, Silver & Pewter | Shelly and Jake |
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| Pasta Pazza | Nan Zimmerman | Gourmet Dry Pastas, plus Frozen Raviolis & Sauces from Pappardelle's Pasta in Denver | (970) 218-5521 |
| Secret Recipes from the Corner Market | Carol Ann Kates | Award winning cookbook, plus gourmet sauces, mustards, vinegars and dips | katescarol@aol.com |
| Prairie Girl Specialty Snacks | Vickie Glaze | Snack mixes, roasted nuts, dried fruits and an endless variety of candies, chocolates, and teas. | Vickie |
| 2007 Vendors |
| Contact :Nan Zimmerman Drake Road Farmers' Market Manager |
| All vendors offering processed foods ( e.g. breads, salsas, pies, jams, etc.) would need to show Health Department compliance. |
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Community Booth We will offer non-profits space at every market that we have room. Please contact Drake Road Farmers' Market Manager, our Market Manager BEFORE coming to market. Non-profits will need to fill out the 2008 Application for Free Space. |
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We would like to thank Columbine Health Systems for allowing us to use their space. 
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