From Seed to Slice: Northern Colorado 

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 9:45am–4:00pm MT 

Join us for a journey to Northern Colorado’s Front Range, where passionate farmers, millers, and bakers are working together to shorten the grain chain and restore regional grain production from the soil up. 

Our day begins at The Pig and the Plow: Farmstead Baked Goods, where founder Erica Glaze will lead a tour of her bakery in Fort Collins. Since opening in 2017, the bakery has been bringing small-batch, handcrafted, organic baked goods to farmers markets, local retailers, cafés, and restaurants. Their mission is to create simple, delicious rustic breads, savories, and sweets using organic and locally sourced ingredients. 

Next, we’ll visit Speedwell Farms and Gardens in Longmont, where founders Cody Jurbala and Melissa Ogilvie will share the story of growing their farm from leased backyard plots into a collaborative, community-centered operation through the Treehouse Farm Collective. In addition to growing a variety of vegetables, they have also grown heritage wheat varieties and will speak to the opportunities and challenges of small-scale grain cultivation.  

Our day concludes at Moxie Bread Co., where operations director Laura Fessenden will show you Moxie’s milling and bakery operations and discuss how relationships with regional farmers and a commitment to local grains shape every loaf. With on-site milling and long, slow fermentation at the heart of their process, Moxie shows how thoughtful sourcing and traditional techniques can come together to make truly flavorful bread. 

Throughout the trip, you’ll see how values like sustainability, local grains, and community connection show up in the day-to-day work of farming, milling, and baking — and how these businesses support one another along the way. 

A boxed lunch is included. 

Presented in partnership with Colorado Grain Chain. 

Itinerary (subject to change): 

9:45am – 10:00am 
Meet at The Pig and the Plow (140 Boardwalk Drive, Unit J, Fort Collins, CO 80525) 

10:00am – 11:30pm 
Tour of The Pig and the Plow with Erica Glaze 

11:30pm – 12:30pm 
Travel by bus to Speedwell Farms (8104 N. 63rd Street, Longmont, CO 80503) Bagged lunch on the bus. 

12:30pm – 2:00pm 
Tour of Speedwell Farms with Cody Jurbala and Melissa Ogilvie 

2:00pm – 2:30pm 
Travel by bus to Moxie Bread Co. (103 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501) 

2:30pm – 4:00pm 
Tour of Moxie Bread Co. with Laura Fessenden 

4:00pm – 5:00pm 

Bus returns to The Pig and the Plow in Fort Collins, CO 

This field trip is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow bakers, explore the local grain chain firsthand, and deepen your understanding of growing resilient, organic grains in a changing climate. You’ll leave with fresh insights and a renewed appreciation for the bread you bake—from seed to slice. 

Space is limited—register now to reserve your spot!