![]() Fowler voted in favor of a bond measure that school district officials hope will increase their chances to receive BEST funding. So they’re turning to local taxpayers.įowler Elementary students cross Colorado 167 on their way to lunch at the Fowler High School cafeteria on Oct. ![]() ![]() > Kevin Simpson has the fascinating story of how two Ohio high school buddies reunited outside of Bennett to become first-generation farmers.Ĭolorado districts aren’t getting enough state money to maintain schools and attract teachers. Warning: You’re going to get a hankerin’ for microgreens and kohlrabi after reading this one. But a new crop (pun absolutely intended) of farmers in the state is helping redefine agriculture in the 21st century. When you think of Colorado farmers, you likely picture corn and winter wheat growers out in Yuma or melon farmers in Rocky Ford or rows of peach pickers in Palisade. (Andy Colwell, Special to The Colorado Sun) OK, let’s foam this latte already, shall we?Ĭolorado’s newest farmers are YouTube-taught, social justice-minded and preaching the gospel of microgreensĮmerald Gardens microgreens co-owners Dave Demerling, 33, left, of Arvada, and Roberto Meza, 32, right, of Bennett, tend to some of their crop in their hydroponic farm’s greenhouse in Bennett on Tuesday, Nov. It’s quick and easy and starts at just $5/month. So if you aren’t already, now’s a great time to become a member. We’re not beholden to some faceless corporation looking to squeeze out profits. We’re constantly working to improve the experience for our users, and we can afford to put readers first because our members are our bosses. Put us in your feed: We’re on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, of course, but did you know we’re on Apple News and have full-text articles available via RSS? Just plug this link into your feed reader and never miss a story.Manage your email: Once you’re logged in, you can manage all the emails you get from The Sun by clicking the Sun logo and then “Manage Newsletters” (or just click here).Logging in will get rid of our few pop-ups and make the experience that much smoother. To make it even better, log into your account by clicking the Sun logo in the bottom-right corner. Log in: Not to brag, but has one of the best reading experiences on the web.We’ve got so much news to digest today, but I want to take a minute for a short lesson on how to make your Colorado Sun experience the best it can be. For example, we had a whole election just a few days ago that already feels like it happened a month ago. Colorado’s micro-farmers / Backcountry CEO speaks / (Some) rural districts step up for schools / Hickenlooper ethics report / Much more - The Colorado Sun CloseĬompiled by Eric Lubbers, Wrangler, morning and happy Friday! It’s been a busy, busy week.
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