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Colorado Grain Chain Seeks to Increase Market Demand and Awareness for Locally Grown Grains
via Farm Flavor
Posted August 30, 2023 2:03 pm
Kevin and his family run Grains from the Plains, one of our partner farms where we purchase some of our wheat from 🌾
Kevin Poss’ grandfather grew Scout 66, a cool-season wheat variety, on the family farm in Hugo. While grain production has changed significantly in the past three generations, Kevin continues growing the winter wheat variety.“ My father and grandfather both sold their grains into the commodity system,” says Kevin, a Colorado Grain Chain member. “We sell direct to consumer, and I am so grateful to my customers who make it possible for me to still carry on the family tradition of farming grains close to Hugo.”
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