By Patricia Colleen Murphy, Volunteer The 30th anniversary of Colorado Farm to Table in Salida comes after a banner year for the organization: in 2025, the farm yielded 39,756 pounds of cabbage, 38,800 pounds of broccoli, 15,173 pounds of winter squash, and 5,270 pounds of summer squash, totaling 98,999 pounds.  What began three decades ago as a graceful act of generosity has grown into a statewide effort that continues to expand its reach at a time when food insecurity is rising across...

2025 Harvest Delivers Nearly 100,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to Coloradans in Need

The farm opened up its fields to the public for gleaning on October 4th. TJ and Laurie hosted 186 guests who harvested 6,748 pounds of healthy broccoli, squash, and cabbage for their personal enjoyment. Chaffee County residents were invited to glean the CFTT fields, collecting 6,748 pounds of fresh produce. This day is an annual tradition when the farm hosts the community after distributing free, fresh produce to food banks in Chaffee County and throughout the state. While the gleaning day...