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THANK YOU

On our first Colorado Gives Day, our community showed up:
We had 95 people donate a total of over $10,000!
We couldn't have done it without each one of you & we are SO grateful!

To celebrate this milestone achievement, Organic Baby Food Shop has graciously donated an additional $1,000 to our campaign, adding to the impact of your generous donations. Check them out, especially if you or someone you know has a little one in their life !

We are excited to share that our own Kayla Birdsong has been named one of 2021 Top 10 Emerging Leaders in Food & Ag! This is an impressive group of rising leaders who are working from farm-to-fork to create stronger, healthier, more equitable and more sustainable food systems. These emerging leaders show passion for and dedication to the sector, as well as demonstrate integrity in their work. Check out the other winners here!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG

We know the holiday season has passed, but thought you may enjoy these gardener gift ideas for upcoming birthdays in the new year!

MEET OUR OPERATORS

UC Merced Sustainability Program

University of California Merced's Sustainability Program aims to create and institutionalize an ever evolving collection of sustained, supported, and meaningful projects and actions that develop resiliency and create practical lasting solutions.

Learn more about their efforts, here!

Satisfeed

Satisfeed delivers hunger relief for Gwinnett’s families in need. With their food co-op and weekend support programs, they work to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste. They believe that physical fulfillment is crucial for children to reach their highest potential – and their mission is to nourish Gwinnett’s children for a brighter future, with food rescue and donations that they deliver directly to hungry families. Check them out, here!

Cold weather crops!

Looking forward to next season's garden? Read THIS guide to ordering your seeds for the upcoming season!

GARDENING TIP FROM

Soil Tests, what are they and why do them

The January to do list for the garden is like that of December. By now you likely have your full collection of seed catalogues so you can settle yourself down to select favorite seed varieties (black cocoa beans, dragon’s egg cucumbers, and green arrow peas are top of my list every year!). You can spend warm winter days out tidying up leftover garden debris. You can plan your garden space temporarily using a garden planning website, program, a notebook, or your preferred method. Planning your garden provides you the ability to think through the season, consider spacing and appropriate succession planting needs.

If your soil has not frozen, you can do a soil test and send it off to be ready for necessary amendment come March. Soil testing is a vitally important part of managing a successful vegetable garden. Learn more about soil tests here.