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6:00am

Thu June 20, 2013
Agriculture

Running A CSA Can Be A Tricky Business

Credit Luke Runyon / KUNC and Harvest Public Media
Michael Baute and Meghan Williams co-own this tiny farm, Spring Kite, in Fort Collins. Both had farmed as apprentices before, but wanted their own space and their own business. One-third of their produce goes to the farm’s CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, clients.

 

Within the local food movement, the community supported agriculture model is praised. CSAs, as they’re commonly known, are often considered one of the best ways to restore a connection to the foods we eat.

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5:23pm

Wed June 19, 2013
Transportation

FRA Indicates Flexibility On Train Horn Rule

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Federal Railroad Administration leadership signaled an interest Wednesday in working with Colorado Democratic Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet to provide flexibility around train horn regulations.

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3:14pm

Wed June 19, 2013

6:00am

Wed June 19, 2013
Agriculture

When It Comes To CSAs, How Big Is Too Big?

Credit Grace Hood / KUNC
"Grant Farms," a new effort launched by Andy Grant, won’t offer veggies its first year, but it will offer access to community garden plots.

1:02pm

Tue June 18, 2013
Wildfires

Big Meadows Fire Close To Full Containment

Credit National Park Service
Information board at the Big Meadows Fire Helibase.

Rocky Mountain National Park officials reported Tuesday that the Big Meadows Fire is now at 95 percent containment. But park visitors and nearby residents could still see hints of the fire in the coming days and weeks.

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