Colorado Department of Agriculture Releases In-Season Produce Guide
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has released a freshness guide, an in-season produce calendar, to help consumers in Colorado identify when locally grown foods are available throughout the state's May through November growing season.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 9, 2026 — The Colorado Department of Agriculture has introduced a new resource aimed at informing residents about the availability of locally produced fruits and vegetables. This initiative takes the form of a freshness guide, functioning as an in-season produce calendar for the state.
The guide is designed to assist consumers in Colorado in identifying which locally grown foods are in season and available for purchase throughout the year. The growing season covered by the calendar spans from May through November.
By providing this information, the department aims to support local agriculture and offer consumers greater insight into sourcing fresh, seasonal produce directly within Colorado. The calendar outlines the periods during which various types of produce are typically harvested and available from local farms.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture stated that the guide is intended to help foster connections between consumers and local food producers, encouraging the consumption of food that is at its peak freshness. The duration of the growing season, from May to November, encompasses a significant portion of the year when a variety of crops can be cultivated in the state’s climate.
Further details regarding specific produce items and their availability timelines are available through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s resources. The department encourages residents to utilize the guide to make informed purchasing decisions that support the state’s agricultural community.
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