Rocky Ford Growers Association

09/17/2022

For our final post of the 2022 season, we'd like to raise a glass and toast you, all of the people who enjoy Rocky Ford Cantaloupe and Rocky Ford Watermelon every summer. With this weekend being the final weekend of summer, set aside a little bit of cantaloupe and mix up this tasty cocktail!

Cheers and we'll see you in 2023!

P.s. Our pumpkin patches are popping, our tomatoes are ripe and our peppers are tasty as ever so be sure to stop our farm stands this fall and snag some fall produce too!

Cantaloupe Margaritas are light, refreshing summer cantaloupe cocktails packed with antioxidants. Perfect for any spring or summer party! Get the recipe at UrbanBlissLife.com.

09/16/2022

Our last few loads of watermelon and cantaloupe will be shipped off soon! Check your local grocery store because by this time next week they're likely to be gone!

09/15/2022

Now that harvest is nearly complete, how many watermelons did you and your family enjoy this year? What about cantaloupe?

09/14/2022

Why do watermelons have such fancy weddings? It's because they cantaloupe!

The heat must be getting to us. We'll see ourselves out...

09/13/2022

In case you missed the report on KOAA 5, it's the last call for Rocky Ford Cantaloupe and Watermelons! After this week, you're not likely to see your favorite summer fruit at your local grocery store until next summer! Thanks for coming down Bill Folsom!

Farmers from Rocky Ford just sent out a warning that the melon season is past its peak and headed toward a close.

09/10/2022

With the cooler weather here for the weekend, this recipe offers a nice blend of your favorite summer fruit with a taste of fall baking!

Looking for something a little different? This cantaloupe quick bread uses fresh, ripe melons to create a delicious snack or breakfast that's perfect for summer breakfast and snacks!

09/10/2022

The sun is setting on harvest 2022 (see what we did there?), which means the supply for your favorite Rocky Ford Cantaloupe and Rocky Ford Watermelon will soon be limited before it's gone altogether!

The weather is finally going to cooperate so tap the link below and learn where you can visit our local growers to pick up your last batch of cantaloupe and watermelon of the season and stock up on some freshly picked fall produce as well!

https://bit.ly/3ezngoy

09/08/2022

Have you visited this summer? Our farm stands are open and still have your favorite Rocky Ford Cantaloupe and Rocky Ford Watermelon!

09/07/2022

Our 2022 Rocky Ford Watermelon and Cantaloupe harvest is nearly complete! If you haven't gotten yours yet, be sure to get some while they are available. Michael Hirakata says there are at least 7 more days of harvest left but by late next week, it'll likely be drawing to a close.

09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Rocky Ford Growers Association! We appreciate everyone from the field, to the packing shed, to the office who contributes each year to making harvest such a success!

09/02/2022

How do you beat the heat this holiday weekend? Transform one of your favorite summer snacks, Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, into a tasty refreshing treat to serve at your cookouts!

There are many melon smoothie recipes that turn out too watery. This recipe shows how to make a watermelon smoothie with a creamy milkshake texture.

09/02/2022

It's hard to believe that the summer harvest is nearly complete! We've had some challenges this season but at least the cantaloupe are as tasty as they've ever been!