This Land Provides

Chaffee County’s land gives us so much bounty: stunning beauty, open landscapes, clean water, abundant wildlife and yes, plenty of food!

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More than ever access to good, nutritious food is vital.

We encourage you to visit Chaffee Resources here to learn about local supplemental food programs designed to meet increasing demand for meals and pantry items.

For a quick snapshot of food access points across Chaffee County, click here.

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For Chaffee Providers

Are you raising or growing food for the local market? Are you a retail outlet or restaurant offering locally made food? Are you providing food for people in need? If you would like your operation and products to be included on this site, please connect with us today!

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About Chaffee Provides

Purchasing from local producers helps keep Chaffee County working lands intact. Productive agricultural land preserves stunning views, water quality and wildlife habitat, and protects our valuable lands from over-development. Agriculture is Chaffee County's fifth-largest economic sector, and it exists and endures because of neighbors who work these lands.

Increasing Food Security

Chaffee Provides launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed vulnerabilities in our food systems.

Local producers stepped in to fill the gaps as residents became more interested in supporting local foodsheds. Chaffee County Community Foundation’s Food Access Cohort created this site to increase food system coordination and ensure Chaffee County residents’ access to nutritious food, and continues with the support of Chaffee Common Ground and Guidestone Colorado.

Guidestone's mission is to grow a vibrant agricultural future through education, community building, and partnerships. The organization's strategies are founded on the belief that meaningful exposure and experiences on local farms and ranches raises awareness and appreciation, and leads to choices that support and increase food system capacity. The result of these choices will be resilient local food systems, healthier communities, and a vibrant future for local agriculture.

We hope you enjoy exploring the bounty of food local agriculture provides while keeping working lands working.

A local food network

Need to stock your freezer or sign up for a CSA? Want to sample fresh food while dining out or find a nearby farmer’s market location? Need help putting food on the table? Discover something remarkable in our easy map, highlighted by category to encourage your enjoyment of locally produced food.

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