You did it! This November, Coloradans will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 105. This measure would require labeling of foods produced using genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) in Colorado beginning in 2016. WCC members contributed to the more than … Continue reading
The time is now to ramp up efforts and gather signatures to put GMO labeling (genetically-modified organism) on the ballot this November! Working with Right to Know Colorado GMO, Western Colorado Congress is sponsoring an in-person training this Thursday, June … Continue reading
by Rachel Zatterstrom, WCC Organizer Building on our legislative success in 2012 and 2013, WCC members are launching a campaign to make the Colorado Cottage Foods Act bigger and better in 2015. And, we need YOUR help! We will need … Continue reading
by Wink Davis, Mesa Winds Farm & Winery, Hotchkiss As I drove out the farm gate at 4:00 am on a recent Friday and turned toward Grand Junction, I was seized by doubt about the wisdom of the trip I … Continue reading
by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing The 69th General Assembly is underway in Denver and WCC is empowering grassroots voices to participate in state lawmaking processes. The tone of the “session,” however, is relatively languid. Upcoming November elections, along … Continue reading
Join us for “Good Food, Responsible Agriculture and Preserving Our Rural Economy in Delta County”, on February 13 at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss (175 N 1st St). This evening of information and discussion will feature Dr. John … Continue reading
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed food safety rules threaten family farms and local food production. These rules are open for public comment until November 15, 2013. In 2010, Congress exempted small farms that market direct to local customers … Continue reading
Western Colorado Congress is teaming up with grassroots, family farm groups in ten neighboring states to explore how we can build our power and challenge the “Dominant Narrative” in agriculture. Corporate agribusiness is running roughshod on our politics, our food … Continue reading
On the heels of our success with the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, WCC’s new community organizer, Rachel Zatterstrom, will be talking to WCC members and other community allies to: Inform Coloradans about new economic opportunities now available as a result … Continue reading
by Monica Wiitanen, WCC Director at Large In early July, Colorado State Senator Gail Schwartz (D-District 5) met with cottage foods producers in Delta County. She wanted to hear how the new Colorado Cottage Foods law was working for us, … Continue reading