Farm gleaning draws 40,000 for free produce

11-24-2008

First day of Colorado farm 'gleaning' draws 40,000 people in 11,000 cars eager to scavenge for leftover potatoes, carrots, leeks after harvest. Some came prepared with sacks, wagons and barrels to celebrate getting something for free in bad economy. Farm couple, who are regulars at farmers' markets and host a fall festival for teaching about food sources, opened fields to public after hearing reports of food being stolen from churches.

Read the story at The Denver Post


Tags: carrots, Chris Miller, Colorado, Colorado State Patrol, Dave Patterson, gleaning, Greeley, Jeffco Action Center, Joe Miller, leeks, Park Hill Grandparents Organization, Platteville, potatoes, Sandra Justice, turkeys, Weld County




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