Culinary School of the Rockies is the only private culinary school in the country offering an off-site, hands-on Farm to Table Externship as part of its curriculum. This Externship is a valuable, marketable asset, distinguishing you from all other culinary school graduates.
Aromatic peaches, pink heirloom potatoes, endless blue skies, majestic Rocky Mountains, lush rolling farmland, and free-range Colorado lambs. Renowned Colorado chefs. Artisan growers and farmers. We believe that true commitment to great food begins with the first links in the food chain.
Students of all ages and backgrounds are immersed in Colorado's burgeoning farming, natural and organic foods industry. Culinary School of the Rockies presents an externship unlike any other in the country. Aspiring chefs gain the experience of a lifetime as they see first-hand the blood, sweat and tears that bring locally-produced ingredients to their kitchen.
You spend the month of September in Colorado...
Experience the passion and commitment family farmers and artisan producers have for the delicious results of integrative, sustainable farming practices.
Acquire a profound appreciation of the soil, the microclimate and the quality and variety of ingredients that cultivate a sustainable future.
Work on farms, ranches and with artisan producers in Colorado, from the North Fork Valley to Boulder County.
Complete your farm to table experience with exciting two-week apprenticeships in some of Colorado's finest restaurants whose chefs purchase directly from local family farmers.
This 5-week externship transforms your relationship with food and cooking. As a Farm to Table Culinary Arts graduate, you will have a positive impact on the direction of American food culture.
Brook Le Van of Sustainable Settings explains why they will be participating in the Culinary School of the Rockies Farm to Table Externship.
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