![]() ![]() Ginger even hand plants a giant plot of pumpkins and gourds! They take the compost to the farm 2-3 days a week and in the summer and fall, they get extensive herbs, greens, and produce from the farm. On top of all their sustainable efforts, the restaurant uses Jack and Ginger’s farm where they compost all fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells. It honors their roots as supporters of local agriculture, it lessens the environmental impact of shipping long distances, and they believe eating food in the place where it is grown tastes miles better. Ginger & Baker looks to local Colorado farmers and ranchers for eggs, dairy, and produce as well as beef, bison, lamb, fish and wild game. ![]() Because of this, Ginger & Baker is always looking for ways to make their business more sustainable, from their composting and recycling programs to locally sourcing as many ingredients as they can. ![]() Today, understanding the need for a healthy planet continues to be a part of the Ginger and Baker philosophy. When their old grain mill opened its doors over 100 years ago, the health of the business went hand in hand with the health of the land and community, from seed to crop, to food for the animals and the people who kept it all going. Photo Courtesy of Ginger & Baker Ginger & Baker Keep reading to learn more about businesses such as Ginger & Baker, Spoons, New Belgium Brewing Company, and many more that are determined to preserve the health of our environment! Sustainability is important to the Fort Collins community, and we want to highlight eight breweries and restaurants that are going above and beyond to help guide us into a greener future. Fort Collins is home to a wide variety of restaurants and breweries that value minimizing their impact on the world around us. ![]()
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