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SUMMARY:Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Tuxedo Farms\, in collaboration with Soil Health Services and Rodale Institute\, received funding from Western SARE to research the adaptation of organic no-till systems on Colorado’s Western Slope. Building on that work\, the farm was awarded a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) in 2024 to establish a certified organic dry bean cleaning and processing facility in Olathe\, Colorado. \nSince receiving the OMDG award\, the project has made significant progress—from conducting market research and engaging regional buyers to purchasing key processing equipment and advancing plans for the facility. These efforts are helping lay the foundation for expanded organic dry bean processing capacity and stronger regional markets for growers. \nJoin us for a Field Walk & Buyer Tour to see the project in action. Lunch will be provided. \nWhat can participants expect?\nEnjoy a casual morning featuring updates on the Western SARE and OMDG projects\, a tour of tilled and organic no-till dry bean field trials\, a look at the progress toward the new processing facility\, and opportunities to connect with buyers\, farmers\, and project partners. There will be plenty of time for discussion\, questions\, and networking. \nWho should attend?\nEveryone is welcome! We especially encourage prospective\, transitioning\, and certified organic grain and dry bean growers\, as well as buyers\, food businesses\, and others interested in strengthening Colorado’s regional organic grain and dry bean economy. \nDetails\nDate: Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MDT \nLocation: \nMeet at Tuxedo Farms Cooler at 59751 David Rd.\, Olathe\, CO 81425 United States + Google Map \nView Venue Website \nMeet at Producers Coop for the presentation\, buyer/seller mixer\, and lunch at 11:30am at 2001 Melanie Lane Olathe\, CO 81425 \nGoogle Map https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2001+Melanie+Ln\,+Olathe\,+CO+81425/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s… \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour\n                            Register for our 9/18/2026 Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour. 9 am - 12 pm MST. \n                        \n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n			\n				\n				Farmer/Producer\n			\n			\n				\n				Processor/Handler\n			\n			\n				\n				Buyer\n			\n			\n				\n				Other\n			This field is hidden when viewing the formHIDDEN Lead Status\n         Register \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                         \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. This work is supported through: 
URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-dry-beans-roller-crimper-research-market-opportunities-field-walk-buyer-tour/
LOCATION:Tuxedo Farms Cooler\, 59751 David Rd\, Olathe\, Colorado\, 81425
CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting
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