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Dec 2, 2020
1 min

First NO Interest Loans Awarded by SOIL Sangre de Cristo Members

NO Interest Loans Awarded by SOIL SdC Members in November

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Oct 31, 2020
1 min

Organic Mushrooms from a Member Farmer

These incredible mushrooms are from member farmer Elliott Salazar in Antonito, CO

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Oct 17, 2020
1 min

Guest, October “Speaker Series” Andrea Earley Coen

Meet Andrea E. Coen, Executive Director of Guidestone Colorado for the October "Speaker Series"

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Sep 14, 2020
1 min

Meet Fellow "SOIL" Members from Durango, CO

Details for SOIL Sangre de Cristo "Speaker Series" on September 24, 7pm. Meet members of another Colorado region.

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Sep 7, 2020
4 min

Separation and Reconnection, Comments from ED Berg

Ed Berg's monthly column in "Colorado Central" helps us to further understand our relationship with the local food economy.

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Sep 6, 2020
2 min

Meet Members Max and Jane, The Triangle Oasis, Salida, CO

The tent featuring Triangle Oasis is a popular stop each week during the Foodshed Alliance Farmers Market in Salida and Buena Vista, CO.

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Aug 9, 2020
3 min

Writing to you from the heart of the great San Luis Valley- Trudi Kretsinger

What action will we take to lead economic development that will protect our water resources and promote its highest and best use?

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Aug 4, 2020
1 min

Business Community Supports SOIL Sangre de Cristo

Business Community supports SOIL Sangre de Cristo with business sponsorships.

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Jul 23, 2020
2 min

WHAT IS THE NEW FUTURE YOU WANT TO SEE? – Woody Tasch

“But it is definitely the moment to do what we can to begin making sure this time is different. Which means opening our hearts and minds t

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Jul 11, 2020
2 min

Increasing Self-Sufficiency – Wendy Weiner

How interesting a season it’s been; yes we are living in the time of COVID-19 but in the garden it’s strange too. We expect spring winds ...

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May 17, 2020
2 min

Local Investing- Adrian Reif

If you want to get directly involved with companies or people in your community that can impact our future, you can invest directly in th...

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May 7, 2020
4 min

Land, Water, Food - Ed Berg

During the first week of quarantine I went for a walk in the hills east of town, seeking stillness in the midst of turbulence.

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Apr 30, 2020
1 min

Sowing the Seeds of Resilience - PJ Bergin

Recently, SOIL Sangre de Cristo received some exciting news regarding the loan fund for the farm community. The New Belgium Family Founda...

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Mar 25, 2020
3 min

Notes From Near -Woody Tasch

By Woody Tasch, 4/2/2020 SOIL Friends: Our first two meetings of the new decade have been telling. Saturday’s standing-room-only event at...

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Mar 25, 2020
2 min

Introducing the SOIL- Sangre de Cristo Region - PJ Bergin

As with many communities in our state, visiting the Farmers Market during the Summer is the highlight of the week for many. Not only is ...

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