The Peak to Plains Alliance was formed to showcase some of the most notable locally owned food and agricultural businesses in Southeastern Colorado.
All of the locations are special because they are owned by people who care about the land, the community and preserving our heritage. We invite you, whether you live here or are exploring the area from another community, to join us in celebrating the best of what Southeastern Colorado has to offer.
Read on to find out about all of these outstanding offerings!
Click on the "Supporters" link to find out more about the people and businesses involved!
ORGANIZATIONSCare
and Share Food BankNewFarmsPikes
Peak Sustainable Business Network (PPSBN)Rocky
Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU)Slow
Food Colorado Springs (SFCS)HERITAGE
SITES1Chico Basin Ranch2Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site3Venetucci FarmPRODUCERS/RETAIL4Arkansas Valley Organic Growers (AVOG)5Blue Planet Earthscapes & Urban Farms6Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM)Frost
Farm7Lasater Grasslands Beef8Mini Moos and Kids Too!9Mountain Naturals10Ranch Foods Direct11Socolofsky FarmsSERVICES12Cultivate Health LLC13Wild Rice NutritionRESTAURANTS/CATERERS14Adams Mountain Cafe15The Blue Star16Bon Appetit Management Company17Bristol Brewing Company18Craftwood Inn19Front Range BBQ20Jake and Tellys Greek Cuisine and Wine Bar21La
Petite Maison22The
Margarita at Pine Creek23Nosh 24The Picnic Basket and Cravings Catering25Pizzeria Rustica26Ricos Cafe and Wine Bar27Sammys Organics28Smileys Bakery and Cafe29Trinity Brewing30 The Warehouse Restaurant
Peak to Plains Alliance - Executive Summary
Southern Colorado has a rich agricultural history and a promising future. In 1853, the first commercial farming enterprise in Colorado was founded at the confluence of the Arkansas and Huerfano Rivers in present day Pueblo County. Early farms and ranches in the Arkansas and Fountain Creek valleys provided much of the food that allowed Colorado City to become a service town for miners and the first capitol of Colorado Territory.
Since World War II there has been a steady erosion of the local food and farming systems. Development pressures on agricultural land, sale of water rights, cheap subsidized food from California and Latin America, and an appetite for processed food have contributed to this state of affairs.
In response, a diverse group of rural and urban people created an initiative that 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.
The Peak to Plains Alliance (PPA) formed as a coalition of community and agricultural leaders in Southeastern Colorado seeking to collaborate on myriad projects related to local agriculture and conservation. PPA consists of established organizations and soleproprietorships already involved in community-based agricultural activities and historic sites. PPA strives to increase business for its members and to sponsor joint marketing and educational projects, including tours, pertaining to agriculture, food and working landscapes in Southeastern Colorado.
Peak to Plains Alliance exists to:
• Enhance the public’s knowledge of local food, water, and land resources, and • Create a stable local food and farming system.
If you would like to know more about how you can participate by taking a tour, visiting any one of the facilities, or by becoming a member or supporter, please contact us at number or email address below.
