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The Western Colorado Research Center is committed to distributing the food grown at our three sites to food banks, food pantries, emergency meal programs, and snack programs. In partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies<\/a> and members of the Mesa County Hunger Alliance <\/a><\/span><\/span>we have distributed almost a half-million pounds of fresh produce to communities across the Western Slope of Colorado since 2017.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Squiggle – Aligned Left” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”1%||1%||true|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We work to build mutually beneficial relationships between local agricultural producers and organizations so that producers are fairly compensated for food that is distributed to people experiencing food insecurity. We support local producers in answering their questions about partnering with hunger relief organizations, such as best crops for food pantries, logistics on donation or sales, and produce safety requirements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aes.colostate.edu\/wcrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/03\/increasing-access-boxes-produces.jpg” alt=”people surveying boxes of fresh produce” title_text=”increasing-access-boxes-produces” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”4px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are a producer interested in exploring partnerships with food banks, food pantries, emergency meal programs, snack programs, or School District 51 Nutrition Services, please contact Amanda McQuade at amanda.mcquade@colostate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aes.colostate.edu\/wcrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/03\/increasing-access-wcrc.jpg” alt=”two women working in garden” title_text=”increasing-access-wcrc” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”4px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Squiggle – Aligned Left” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”1%||1%||true|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a land-grant institution, Colorado State University is committed to research, teaching and service. Our food is grown as a part of WCRC research, scholarship and training programs.\u00a0Our vegetable interns gain valuable, hands-on experience in managing 3+ acres dedicated to growing\u00a0vegetables and working the community in directing the food to people experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers from the community play a critical role in helping with harvests and get to bring home the less-than-perfect crop for themselves.<\/p>\n Learn about our paid internship opportunities<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \t\tWe Build Relationships<\/h2>\n
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