Resources in this directory of the Four Corners states include links to each state’s department of agriculture, cooperative extension and local marketing services.
ARIZONA
Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station
The Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station is the research arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona. Research is conducted in the various departments and schools on campus, as well as at Agricultural Centers throughout the state.
http://cals.arizona.edu/aes/
Arizona Department of Agriculture
Works to regulate and support Arizona agriculture in a manner that encourages farming, ranching, and agribusiness while protecting consumers and natural resources. Its’ Office of Marketing and Outreach supports Arizona agriculture by providing a number of marketing and outreach services.
http://www.azda.gov/
Arizona Cooperative Extension
The Arizona Cooperative Extension is a service of the University of Arizona. The Cooperative Extension has resources to help with farm related direct marketing.
http://cals.arizona.edu/extension
Canyon Country Fresh
Since 2000, the Center for Sustainable Environments has been working with local farmers, ranchers, markets, and restaurants to promote local food production and use. Recently, with the addition of a USDA grant for local marketing initiatives, CSE has begun to implement strategic marketing practices to help promote local farm products, from a food directory to development of links between farmers and restaurants.
http://home.nau.edu/environment/canyon_country.asp
Direct Farm Marketing and Tourism Handbook
A publication put out by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. This guide covers production tips, legal considerations, consumer profiles, and case studies as they relate to direct marketing.
http://cals.arizona.edu/arec/pubs/dmkt/dmkt.html
The Farm Directory
The Farm Directory was designed so that producers can easily list the availability of their farm products and events by season into a searchable database. This is a resource for the four corners states.
http://www.farmdirectory.org/
COLORADO
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
The mission of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station is to conduct research that addresses the economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptability of activities impacting agriculture, natural resources, and consumers in Colorado.
http://www.colostate.edu/dept/aes/
Colorado Department of Agriculture: Division of Markets
Helps Colorado food and agricultural companies sell their products in local, regional, national and international markets. The department provides domestic and international marketing assistance, agricultural business plan review, business development workshops, useful publications, and more.
www.ag.state.co.us./mkt/mkt.html
2007 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory
This year's Farm Fresh Directory lists more than 100 farms and features 83 farmers' markets across Colorado. These farms and farmers' markets feature the highest quality, Colorado-grown produce. Inside you will also find information about county fairs, agricultural festivals, extension offices as well as a crop calendar.
http://www.ag.state.co.us/Mkt/farmfresh/2007/FarmFresh.pdf
Colorado Organic Producers Association
Provides education, information, and networking services to promote and facilitate the production, distribution, and consumption of Colorado organic food products. COPA members represent all segments of agriculture-production, processing, wholesale, retail, and consumer.
http://www.organiccolorado.org/
Colorado State University: Specialty Crops Program
In 2005, the Specialty Crops Program at Colorado State University initiated a campus CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The CSU CSA provides people who become members a wide variety of local organic produce. The farm is tended by CSU students who are passionate about organic agriculture and who want to share their bounty with the local community.
http://www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu/SCP_csu_csa_home.htm
Colorado State Cooperative Extension Farm Management Online
This site offers fact sheets, agriculture, and business management information, market reports, marketing assistance and more.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/FARMMGT/pubfarm.html
Sustainable Agriculture in Colorado (CSU Extension)
A new website developed by Colorado State University focusing on sustainable agriculture and the ways its can help improve Colorado's economy, communities, and livelihoods.
www.coopext.colostate.edu/sustag/
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
A producer-consumer service and regulatory department under the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents. Its Marketing and Development Division assists in the development of new markets and expansion of existing markets, both domestic and international, for farm products and livestock produced or processed in the state.
http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State University Extension
This link will take you to information and resources provided by the NMSU Cooperative Extension.
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State University Agricultural Experiment Station
The Agricultural Experiment Station also interacts with other university research units and various state and federal agencies to provide opportunities for research that will benefit the citizens of New Mexico.
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/aes/
UTAH
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station generates knowledge and new technology for improving the diverse system of agriculture and natural resources that feeds, clothes, houses and enhances the environment for Utah's citizens.
http://www.agx.usu.edu/
Utah Food and Agriculture Directory
This publication, produced by the State of Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, includes listings of CSAs throughout Utah.
http://www.ag.state.ut.us/marketing/AgDirectory.pdf
Utah’s Own
Utah’s Own is a project of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food that helps to promote products produced in Utah.
http://utahsown.utah.gov/CommunitySupportedAgriculture.htm
State of Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
The Division of Marketing & Conservation works with agricultural producers and agribusinesses to help expand markets, add value to locally grown commodities, and develop new products. They also help to promote value-added processing for local, national and international markets.
http://.ag.utah.gov/
Utah State University Extension
Provides information and assistance to farmers, ranchers and other businesses improve their "bottom line" and help them evaluate the risks associated with marketing and producing goods and services.
http://extension.usu.edu/cooperative