Local farmers and food producers work tirelessly year after year to feed their communities, and now more than ever, they play a key role in combating rising food costs.

Just 45 minutes from Colorado Springs, a vibrant farming community east of downtown Pueblo stretches the length of the Bessemer Irrigation Ditch, one of Colorado’s most important waterways.

Palmer staff members headed to Telluride for the Mountainfilm Festival, where they had the honor of screening MIRASOL twice to sold-out audiences. Kristie Nackord, vice president of external affairs, reflected on the experience.

We’ve been working on a special documentary film for the last two years, and we are thrilled to celebrate the first public screening with the Pueblo community.