Across key local and regional markets (i.e., farmers markets, farm to school, food hubs serving other institutions, and restaurants) we estimate a $3.9million decline in sales (the most conservative estimate for direct sales losses) leading to a payroll decline of up to $585,000, and a total loss to the economy of up to $6.7 million from March to May 2020. Without immediate mitigation (in addition to the innovation supply chain solutions our producers...

There are a number of competitive strategic positions emerging in the food manufacturing sector. Consumer trends and new competitive factors have resulted in a bimodal structure in a number of food and beverage subsectors, several of which are presented as case studies here. Such restructuring may provide market access and economic development opportunities.

Colorado Department of Agriculture identified the need to better understand how: a) the citizens of Colorado viewed the agricultural industry as a whole; b) the public perceives emerging policies meant to support or influence the role of agriculture in Colorado; and c) and how the Department's own programs were valued.