The city of glenwood springs' commercial

The City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado received a $300,000 cooperative agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The award period is from June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Funding will support the city's efforts to encourage and promote urban agricultural practices in downtown Glenwood Springs through its commercial area vitalization project. The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production program aims to foster emerging agricultural practices located in urban areas, including community gardens, rooftop farms, and vertical production methods. As the recipient of this cooperative agreement, the City of Glenwood Springs will work with the Department of Agriculture to carry out initiatives that align with the goals of increasing urban and indoor agricultural production in the local community.