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“TRIBUTE TO FARMER-CHEF MARKETING ALLIANCE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1877 on Oct. 12, 2001.
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TRIBUTE TO FARMER-CHEF MARKETING ALLIANCE
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HON. BOB SCHAFFER
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 12, 2001
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to express gratitude and congratulations to the Farmer-Chef Marketing Alliance of Fort Collins, Colorado. The alliance prides itself on bringing together farmers and restaurant chefs to benefit local agriculture and businesses.
The Farmer-Chef Marketing Alliance, coordinated by Colorado State University and the Colorado Department of Agriculture's markets division, has created new opportunities for local farmers to sell fresh vegetables to local chefs. This innovative and unique program has given chefs fresher produce for their restaurants, enhancing the quality of their food while also supporting local farmers. In a recent edition of the Fort Collins Coloradoan, Dawn Thilmany, Associate Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics at Colorado State University, said,
``There's a push for community-supported agriculture, and we think this is a good way to do it.''
The Farmer-Chef Marketing Alliance is a shining example of two different sectors coming together to achieve a common goal. I applaud the alliance for its courageous and noble efforts to enhance the quality of community restaurants while also supporting local agriculture through teamwork.
As an exceptional program located in Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, the Farmer-Chef Marketing Alliance not only makes its community proud, but also those of its state and country. It is a true honor to have this alliance reside in Colorado, and we owe it a debt of gratitude for its service. I ask the House to join me in extending wholehearted congratulations to the Farmer-Chef Marketing Alliance.
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