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	 - Thought Lab- VRFH Journal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thought Lab- VRFH Journal]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:16:12 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[August 8.10.25 Week 9]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/august-81025-week-9]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/august-81025-week-9#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:03:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/august-81025-week-9</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && 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2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/july-31st-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/july-31st-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/july-31st-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"189257918303691083",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/w-7-3.png","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight":800,"fullWidth":618},{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/w-7-2.png","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight":800,"fullWidth":618},{"url":"1\/5\/3\/ [...] 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2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-of-july-13th-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-of-july-13th-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:47:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-of-july-13th-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"871190389313207237",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-5-page-1.jpg","width":697,"height":902,"fullHeight":902,"fullWidth":697},{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-5-page-2.jpg","width":618,"height":800,"fullHe [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='871190389313207237-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Ag Commission Meeting - July 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/colorado-ag-commission-meeting-july-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/colorado-ag-commission-meeting-july-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:32:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/colorado-ag-commission-meeting-july-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;All Colorado Agricultural Commission meetings are open to the public.The meetings alternate between virtual and in person. Shorter meetings (usually 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm) are only held virtually. Longer meetings (usually 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) are in person and rotate locations around the state. All in-person meetings still have a virtual option.The location of the in-person meetings is determined closer to the meeting date. To receive a reminder and location notification the week before [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><br />&#8203;&#8203;All <a href="https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us/ag-commission">Colorado Agricultural Commission</a> meetings are open to the public.<br />The meetings alternate between virtual and in person. Shorter meetings <br />(usually 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm) are only held virtually. Longer meetings <br />(usually 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) are in person and rotate locations around the state. <br />All in-person meetings still have a virtual option.<br />The location of the in-person meetings is determined closer to the meeting date. To receive a reminder and location notification the week before the meeting, <br />&#8203;please <a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=0018PZ9N3msU9qUS6CqZjFwCyHwayf6KiX8m1pfZw22aAao5YdOfReIGVDSsfQwX0Xw4YskUfKz_knuG5ffxy-S6EN9dtK0-U-TfegOqv9ZGYsXIQv-bqOuV7Ym08loEnTTO-A9P1eWorDecvTYKh0CHoGh0NNWvuP0">join the "CO Ag Commission Information" mailing list</a>.<br />For a full list of meetings, current agenda, and minutes from previous meetings, please visit the <a href="https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us/ag-commission">Agricultural Commission page</a>.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/uploads/1/5/3/1/153128917/cda-ag-commission-meeting-0_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026&nbsp;</strong><br /><span></span><strong>Time: 9:00 am - 3 pm MST</strong><br /><span></span><strong>Format: In person and virtual&nbsp;</strong><br /><span></span><strong>Location: Delta County </strong>(exact location will be provided approximately one week before the meeting)<br /><span></span></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-normal" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dmnFE1mER2GRcUW0FjbkjA#/registration" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Zoom Registration Page</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Luis Valley and Pueblo County Drought work shop Collaboration 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/san-luis-valley-and-pueblo-county-drought-work-shop-collaboration-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/san-luis-valley-and-pueblo-county-drought-work-shop-collaboration-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:04:26 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/san-luis-valley-and-pueblo-county-drought-work-shop-collaboration-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[The most recent Pueblo Drought Management Workshop for agricultural producers took place on May 7, 2026, at Milberger Farms at Peppe's. Hosted by CSU Extension Pueblo County and local conservation districts, the event brought nearly 30 Southern Colorado farmers together to discuss drought planning, finding hay, funding options, and cattle sell-off strategies.&nbsp;Because this year's historically low snowpack and early water shortages have heavily impacted agriculture in Pueblo County, experts a [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The most recent Pueblo Drought Management Workshop for agricultural producers took place on May 7, 2026, at <span style="font-weight:700">Milberger Farms at Peppe's</span>. Hosted by <span style="font-weight:700">CSU Extension Pueblo County</span> and local conservation districts, the event brought nearly 30 Southern Colorado farmers together to discuss drought planning, finding hay, funding options, and cattle sell-off strategies.&nbsp;Because this year's historically low snowpack and early water shortages have heavily impacted agriculture in Pueblo County, experts at the workshop provided actionable guidance on surviving the ongoing moderate-to-severe drought.&nbsp;<br /><span>Two notable extension representatives with deep ties to the San Luis Valley participated in the drought workshop efforts:</span><ul><li><span><span style="font-weight:700"><span><span><span><span><span>Larry Brown</span></span></span></span>:</span></span> The <span><a target="_blank" href="https://extension.colostate.edu/san-luis-valley/about/">San Luis Valley Area Extension Director</a></span> for <span><a target="_blank" href="https://extension.colostate.edu/about-us/">Colorado State University Extension</a></span>. He traveled from the Valley to speak directly to Pueblo's livestock producers about cattle sell-off choices and long-term economic strategies.</span>&nbsp;<span></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight:700"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Annie Overlin</span></span></span></span></span><span>:</span></span></span><span> A Peaks to Plains Regional Range Specialist for </span><span><a target="_blank" href="https://source.colostate.edu/pueblos-extension-employees-exemplify-the-spirit-of-csus-land-grant-mission-connecting-communities-to-resources/"><span>CSU Extension</span></a></span><span> based out of Pueblo. Her specialized regional territory covers both Eastern Colorado and the San Luis Valley, and she serves on the </span><span><a target="_blank" href="https://droughtadvisors.org/who-we-are/our-team/"><span>Colorado Drought Advisors</span></a></span><span> team.</span></span>&nbsp;</li></ul></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/V2gFGQkAV5E?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost Hardy - the voice of your Western Slope Growers 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/frost-hardy-the-voice-of-your-western-slope-growers-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/frost-hardy-the-voice-of-your-western-slope-growers-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:53:09 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/frost-hardy-the-voice-of-your-western-slope-growers-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BxwlmUPfVJg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsletter Box 4 Week July 2nd 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-box-4-week-july-2nd]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-box-4-week-july-2nd#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:42:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-box-4-week-july-2nd</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"845720440603880154",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-4-2-1.jpeg","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight":800,"fullWidth":618},{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-4-2-2.jpeg","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='845720440603880154-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsletter Week 3 June 25th 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-3-june-25th-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-3-june-25th-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:15:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com/thought-lab--vrfh-journal/newsletter-week-3-june-25th-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"653533896887018710",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-3-1.jpeg","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight":800,"fullWidth":618},{"url":"1\/5\/3\/1\/153128917\/fb-newsletter-week-3-2.jpeg","width":618,"height":800,"fullHeight":80 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='653533896887018710-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>