Crop to Cuisine: Colorado Fine Food & Wine

Crop To Cuisine is taking a look at the foundations of sustainable agriculture and food from the food and wine industry. In this episode, we hear from Mitchell Davis, Vice President of the James Beard Foundations. The James Beard Awards are considered the Oscars of the Culinary World, recognizing the world's best chefs, restaurants, and food related authors.  The theme of this year's ceremony was "Artisanal America", recognizing the importance of local food and agriculture. We'll bring the issue closer to home by speaking with numerous key figures in Colorado, raising the bar for the food and beverage industry. Joan Brett is the Founder and Director of the Culinary  School of the Rockies. This year will kick of their Farm To Table Externship Program. Also, Doug Caskey of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board will tell us about the blooming wine industry in Colorado, and how it shouldn't be kept a secret. Lastly, Chef Eric Skokan from the award winning Black Cat Restaurant in Boulder will share his views on farm to table philosophy, and why he spends much of his days in the restaurant garden.

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