Find Local Food

Now more than ever, secure local food systems are imperative. Farm and ranchland protection, the work of Palmer Land Conservancy, is a critical piece of the food security puzzle.

Enjoy discovering some of our region’s locally owned and operated agriculture operations that continue to sustain our communities—all day, every day.

Using the local food guide:
  • Search for ranches, farms and farmers markets in southern Colorado using the map below.
  • Operating hours and products often change seasonally, so call ahead or check the websites for hours and availability.

Local Food Guide

Grower Market
Produce Dairy Milk Eggs Meat Bread Seeds/Plants CSA
southern colorado's FIRST local food guide

Download Palmer's user-friendly, comprehensive guide to local producers throughout southern Colorado. From Salida to Rocky Ford, this guide is your one-stop shop to discover farmers, ranchers, and markets where you can shop directly for your favorite in-season produce and products. This unique guide is chock full of content, including maps, history, producer features, recipe spotlights, fun facts, and more. Download a copy here, or find out where you can pick up a printed copy here.

Meet the Pueblo Primrose

Your Spicy New Favorite Plant

This new ornamental chile pepper plant is on the market for the first time in 2021. Proceeds from its sale will go to benefit Palmer Land Conservancy and the Pueblo Food Project