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n COLORADO GROWERS PLAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association has scheduled its annual conference for Feb. 28 to March 1 as both an in-person gathering at the Denver Renaissance Central Park Hotel and virtual event available Bruce Talbott online. The conference will open with a panel presentation on new state legislation which, among other things, removes the exemption of agricultural labor from state and local minimum wages and authorizes agricultural employees to organize and join labor unions. “Panelists from the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will unpack the many provisions of this bill to help growers better understand how to comply with the new regulations,” said Bruce Talbott, a Palisade grower who serves as president of the CFVGA. Other presentations at the conference will cover branding and marketing Colorado products, food safety practices, labor solutions and the latest research on production practices. The event also will include on-site and virtual exhibitors, networking sessions and an awards luncheon. The CFVGA represents a total of more than 250 growers and representatives from allied industries. For more information about the association and upcoming conference, visit https://coloradoproduce.org. n LISTINGS SOUGHT FOR FARM FRESH DIRECTORY Listings will be accepted until Feb. 28 for the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory, an annual publication promoting farmers markets, wineries and other agricultural operations in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture expects to distribute more than 85,000 copies of the directory in June. The directory will be distributed through chambers of commerce, extension offices, farmers markets, libraries and welcome centers. The directory also is available as a mobile application for smartphones and online at https://ag.colorado.gov/markets/ publications. A listing fee of $25 is charged. For more information or to request a listing form, contact Loretta Lopez at (303) 869-9175.
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n BLM SEEKS COMMENTS ON TRAIL DEVELOPMENT The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will accept comments through Feb. 28 on a draft environmental assessment of proposed changes to a popular trail system north of Fruita. The assessment analyzes plans for 29 miles of new trails as well as the reclamation of 3 miles of existing trails in the special recreation management area. The assessment also analyzes the use of electric bikes on trails. “This is great chance for the public to provide the BLM feedback on the North Fruita Desert’s trail system, said Field Manager Greg Wolfgang. “E-bike popularity is growing, and we want to hear from the public in particular regarding the preferred alternative, which includes allowing Class 1 e-bikes on current and proposed trails.” The assessment is available online at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2014877/510. Comments may be submitted through the website or mailed to “North Fruita Desert,” 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506. n GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS OFFERED AT CLIMBING FACILITY Grand opening promotions are set to run through Feb. 6 at Grip Bouldering, a Grand Junction indoor climbing facility offering around-the-clock access to its members. Located at 716 Scarlet Street, Grip Bouldering offers 2,200 square feet of commercial climbing surfaces, including two adjustable climbing boards. The facility also offers lattice training equipment, a hang board station and cardio machines. Grip Bouldering was scheduled to open Feb. 2. Promotions will include $5 day passes and equipment rental, games, challenges, prizes and youth activities. Grip Bouldering offers day passes as well as memberships, youth programs and adult training. For more information, visit the website at www.gripbouldering.com. F
The Primary Care Partners complex on North 12th Street in Grand Junction features the new logo for the health care group. The logo depicts Mount Garfield inside a location marker. (Photo courtesy Primary Care Partners) Primary Care Partners has unveiled a new logo and redesigned website that reflects the role the Grand Junction-based health care group has played in the region for more than 20 years. The new logo features an outline of Mount Garfield inside the shape of a location marker. The retro color scheme constitutes a nod to the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the founding providers at Western Colorado Physicians Group formed Docs on Call in response to a community need. “When we set out to begin this important work, we quickly realized the community knew Docs on Call, but they may not have realized how many of their beloved providers are also under the PCP umbrella,” said Jack Thompson, chief executive officer of Primary Care Partners. “The rebrand reflects our commitment to our patients and our focus on offering comprehensive care. We don’t want them guessing where to go for care. Instead, we are committed to remaining their health care destination.” Primary Care Partners includes nine physician-owned divisions operating at three locations across the Grand Valley. PCP provides a range of services to 55,000 people across Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. The website was redesigned to demonstrate to patients how the nine divisions, three locations and numerous programs and services connect to the Primary Care Partners mission and a commitment to offering a health care destination for patients. “We kept our patients’ experience in mind with every design element of the website. It’s responsive, intuitive, easy to navigate and beautiful,” said Dr. Megan Stinar, an owner-physician with Western Colorado Pediatrics, a division of Primary Care Partners, who served on the rebrand committee. Thompson said the new logo and redesigned website reflect hard work. “We hope to celebrate this milestone when COVID-19 case counts drop off. But COVID can’t stop us from making a splash with our exciting news and sharing the redesigned website and brand today.” For more information about Primary Care Partners, visit the website at www.PCPgj.com.
