'I have not seen it this bad': Family farm and business rooted in Loveland navigates dry and windy season
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“This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Olander family farm in Loveland.”
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Multiple web sources confirm the Olander family farm in Loveland began operations in 1926, making 2026 its 100th anniversary. Three independent web search results explicitly mention this milestone.
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— LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Thisyearmarked the 100th anniversary of theOlanderfamilyfarminLoveland, where five generations have worked in agriculture in Northern Colorado. While Mother Nature has brought …
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— A 107-acre property south ofLovelandthat has owned by theOlanderfamilysince 1926 will be preserved "inperpetuity" with a tool that has become increasing popular amongfamilyfarmsand ranches.
https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/03/24/rooted-in-traditio…
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“Five generations have worked in agriculture in Northern Colorado.”
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“The family is turning to generational wisdom to weather this season's uncertainty.”
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— Olanderis most popular in the following countries: Sweden, United States, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom. Related sources and references. Here you will a list of books, articles, journals and academ…
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“The Olander family has grown the business, providing malt for businesses like Coors and Budweiser.”
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“The Olander family has sold malt to local breweries and distilleries across the Front Range.”
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“Todd Olander is the founder of Root Shoot Malting, which started in 2016.”
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No evidence found in web search, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm Todd Olander founded Root Shoot Malting in 2016.
“Malt can be made out of different grains, but typically it’s barley.”
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“Barley is used in probably about 95% of beer.”
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“The Olander family recognizes the importance of hitting this 100-year milestone as many farmers along the Front Range have 'either moved away or aren't farming anymore.'”
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No evidence found in web search, cross-references, or Wikipedia to confirm Front Range farming trends impacting the Olander family.
“Denver7 has been extensively covering the lack of moisture and unusually high temperatures throughout Colorado.”
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“Denver7 reported on the U.S. Drought Monitor's latest Colorado map, which showed nearly a quarter of the state under 'exceptional drought' conditions.”
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“We've been in a drought for quite a few years now, but this is definitely the worst that I've experienced, probably the worst my dad has experienced.”
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“The family has planted a lot of small grains, which do not need as much water compared to a crop like corn.”
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“They have taken steps over the last eight years to ensure they do have a crop by changing farming techniques to mitigate drought or water scarcity.”
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“A red flag warning is in effect for most of the Front Range from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with high fire danger.”
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“Some moisture is expected to arrive in the rest of the week.”
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