Come learn about local meat production at the Growers & Producers Forum

Healthy Archuleta’s Growers and Producers Forum is coming up on Wednesday the 28th at the Library from  4:15 to 5:45 pm.  The Forum is part of Healthy Archuleta’s dedication to advancing local food production as part of community wellness. It accomplishes the double purpose of supporting the growers and producers while at the same time educating our public to the availability of healthy local products.

This month, the forum will feature local meat producers. These community members will share about the histories of their operations and their ranching and land management practices. The presenters will share different perspectives on ranching including a third generation cattle ranching outfit begun in the 80’s that focuses on cattle production for local beef sales.  Another perspective is from a family that moved to Archuleta County about three years ago to start a ranch that focuses on regenerative agriculture, who will share about their specialty pork production. And finally, a third perspective from a generational rancher with a large scale operation, with some beef being sold to the local market and some to markets outside of the County.

Why is all this important to you, the consumer?  First, supporting and expanding a local food supply benefits the entire community – wealth stays local also.  An abundant local food supply also reduces dependence on long supply lines and the potential consequence of interruption in supply. 
Secondly, while the finished product has great taste, more importantly it is better for you.  The animals are raised on pasture and grass finished which for beef means increased presence of important nutrients and pigs raised in a natural environment also exhibit a higher nutritional value.

The Forum should be interesting to all who wish to pursue a healthy diet.  Show up and discover where local meat can be found. Please join us at the Library on Wednesday May 28th from 4:15-5:45 for this important conversation.