[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19729]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               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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