Rachel Wildman, a 2020 graduate from CSU, works alongside O’Connor to support the market’s operations. Now, the market is fully operated through CSU Extension in Larimer County and has been managed by Extension horticulturalist Allison O’Connor for the past 17 years. In the 1970s, the Larimer County Farmers’ Market in Fort Collins was started by a group of Colorado Master Gardeners as an outreach activity to give backyard growers who had too much produce an outlet to sell it. Extension’s growing role in farmers’ markets “Before vendors start looking at more complex market opportunities, like forming a CSA, selling to restaurants or wholesaling, they can get that direct-to-consumer experience while building commercial connections,” she said. “The markets not only provide immediate feedback for producers in terms of pricing, quality and supply, but many markets also offer resources designed to support beginning producers,” Sullins said. While many online retailers are going further than ever to gather consumers’ digital data, the enterprising vendors at farmers markets have chosen a more organic way to get to know their customers: talking to them. “But they all have one thing in common: they’re a great place for producers to directly connect with consumers.” “Every market has a little bit of a different flavor,” said Martha Sullins, a food systems and business management expert with CSU Extension. “Sometimes growth cannot occur unless you go through these types of experiences,” he said.Seasoned shoppers are likely familiar with the allure of farmers’ markets: a sea of popup tents shading prized Palisade peaches and fresh local veggies, one-of-a-kind artisan crafts, and the unbeatable smells of savory dishes and freshly baked treats guaranteed to get even the pickiest eaters racing to the table.įor business owners inside those tents looking out, the scene is just as sweet. The Rams were 7-4 at the end of November, stung by a three-game losing streak. They might also draw on lessons from last season’s Super Bowl journey. McVay is stressing fundamentals, techniques, winning individual matchups and communication among boxes to check. Yet stiffer tests await, especially for an offense that has been manhandled this season by elite defenses. The Rams are fortunate to draw an opponent about now with even more issues as the Panthers – who fired coach Matt Rhule on Monday – visit SoFi Stadium. I hope that’s going to be the case for them.” “We didn’t have the continuity,” Slater remembers, “but once we got to the playoffs, we hit a stride. The Rams won the NFC West that season with a 9-7 record, then advanced to Super Bowl XIV. Slater offers a bit of hope in recalling how injuries wreaked havoc on the Rams in 1979, when he and center Rich Saul were the only two offensive linemen who started each game.
It bothers me a little bit for people to think that you can easily plug in young, inexperienced players who have to develop.” “It takes time,” Slater told USA TODAY Sports, alluding to injury woes compounded by the need to quickly develop younger players. He admits that it’s been tough to watch lately – especially when it comes to his area of expertise on the offensive line. Slater has kept a close watch on his former team for years in L.A. Jackie Slater, the Hall of Fame tackle, knows. No, the Rams are not catching any breaks in seeking the repeat crown. The Rams have allowed an NFL-high 21 sacks, with 19 coming in the three losses.
Yet that’s what happens when the protection wanes. Turnovers, like the three against Dallas, have been an issue. Meanwhile, Stafford hasn’t been as effective as he was last season. That lack of continuity is one reason why the rushing attack ranks dead last in the league. For each game this season, the Rams have fielded a different starting offensive line combination due to injuries. His typically potent offense has suddenly become an example of the notion that regardless of sharp schemes, it doesn’t work when the O-line is out of whack. But there are fires all over the place that he’ll need to put out. No surprise that McVay points the finger at himself. “That’s on coaching, that’s on me, and that’s where I really get irritated because I’m not doing a good enough job of communicating the clarity that’s necessary.” “A lot of the instances the last couple of weeks, some of the mental mistakes have occurred that have never been reflected in the last five years of how we’ve operated, have reared its ugly head,” McVay said.
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