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from 10 food trucks to residents experiencing food insecurity and others. “We’re ecstatic to give back to Denver, in a huge way,” Timmerman said prior to the event. “Everybody is welcome here for the good eat, drink and conversation. Denver’s homeless population, the unemployed, first responders, meat lovers — really anybody hungry for real bonafide beef, pork, chicken, fresh vegetables, and tasty cheese.” The outpouring of support for the livestock industry across the state was welcomed by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). “While we saw rural Colorado turn out in record numbers and with record donations collected, we were also encouraged by the strengthening of a bond between metropolitan and rural voices around this effort,” said Janie VanWinkle, CCA President. “We are appreciative of the support around the Meat In movement and look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership across the
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A hay auction at Livestock Exchange in Brush ran alongside its "Team Meat" barbecue to educate people about agriculture.
Fankhauser, CCA Executive Vice President. “The tally is ongoing, but as of late, over $300,000, supporting need-based causes, has been collected in the name of Meat In day.” CCA called for the momentum from the Meat In movement to be used to build bridges between agriculture and urban audiences in hopes of protecting the industry from harmful legislative and ballot proposals. Polis himself also acknowledged the impact the MeatOut proclamation had, writing in an opinion column he shared with local newspapers that “I’m excited to see the grassroots movement that my recent proclamation helped generate in support and promotion of Colorado beef products. I’m hopeful that this renewed support helps our producers and all who earn a living in ranching and the livestock industry.”
“Many events emphasized supporting and feeding the food inseThe organization recognized Journal-Advocate reporter Jeff cure. Donations were collected at how organizers turned their Rice and Fort Morgan Times varying events to support their events into opportunities to give local communities and the broader reporter Jack Harvel contributed to back to their communities, as well. beef industry,” said Terry this report. state and nation into the future.”
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