Field Trips

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Light Root Farms

Join us for an intimate and experiential tour of a biodynamic & draft horse-powered farm in Boulder, CO. Light Root Community Farm operates a grass-based micro-dairy, vegetable gardens, and pastured egg production, as well as a variety of farm education and community outreach programs offered through the farms non-profit wing, Living Earth Agriculture Foundation. This tour will encompass the Ecology, Economy, and Educational components of the farm.  Participants will get a nuts-and-bolts experience with farmers Cameron Genter and Daphne Kingsley looking at biodynamic practices, fertility management and composting systems, raw milk dairy operation and herd share program, and a working demonstration of draft horse powered systems.

Learn more about Light Root Farms.

Field Trip Leader:

Cameron Genter
Cameron Genter
Light Root Community Farm; Co-Director, Living Earth Agriculture Foundation
Light Root Community Farm

Dharma's Garden

We are a small neighborhood farm in the middle of Boulder (Colorado) utilizing biodynamic methods and preps (we are not yet Demeter certified) and a unique distribution model that is entirely donation-based. We are owned and operated by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with a focus on educating the public and providing meaningful farm experiences to others in our community. We also have a pretty amazing and inspiring story, involving over 600 families in our community coming together to raise over $4.5M to purchase this farm... narrowly saving it from being forever lost to development.

Learn more about Dharma's Garden.

 

Field Trip Leader:

Timothy Francis
Timothy Francis
Director
Dharma's Garden

Metro Caring

Experience food security as a public good with this service-based half day field trip. Metro Caring is meeting people's immediate food needs while addressing the root cause of hunger: poverty. Nutritious groceries are provided to the community, along with comprehensive anti-hunger resources so that families can stop hunger at its root. Take a tour of our facility and spend some time stocking shelves at the Fresh Foods Market.

Learn more about Metro Caring.

Field Trip Leader:

Emily Settlecowski
Emily Settlecowski
Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Food as a Public Good
Metro Caring

Yellow Barn Farm

Morning Tour

Spend the morning enjoying Yellow Barn Farm. Established in 1865, Allen’s Farm was originally an international equestrian center operating as a large-scale event and boarding facility with over 50 horses and 100 riders. We’ve chosen to revitalize this land for low-scale, high-quality food production, community-supported agriculture, and sustainability education. We research, implement, and cultivate practices of regenerative farming, animal management, carbon sequestration, soil health, and dynamic/adaptable organizational structures.

Learn more about Yellow Barn Farm.

Field Trip Leader:

Azuraye Wycoff
Azuraye Wycoff
Executive Director
Yellow Barn Farm

Tour of Biodynamic Systems at Elk Run Farm

Elk Run Farm is the demonstration site for the nonprofit, Drylands Agroecology Research. The vision of DAR is to transform dry, abandoned, and marginalized landscapes into lush ecosystems where humans, animals, and spirit can thrive. Specific to Elk Run Farm is the implementation of biodynamic practices. On this land, we have prepared barrel compost and utilized many preparations to spread health and vitality to the plants we tend. Join us for a walk on our land followed by tea and discussion around what we do as earth stewards in this part of Colorado. 

Learn more about Dryland Agroecology.

 

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