Farm Tour and Interview with Speedwell Farm and Gardens

We are Cody Jurbala and Melissa Ogilvie, the owners and operators of Speedwell Farm & Gardens. We started Speedwell in 2017 by converting leased back yards in Boulder, Colorado into micro-farm plots. Due to the difficulties of land access for young farmers, leasing back yard...

Topp Fruits Farm Tour and Interview

Our family farm adventure began in 2006 when we acquired a small orchard in Paonia where we grew plums and cherries. Over the years we have worked to improve soil and tree health, improve water efficiency, increase harvest yields and diversify production by planting various...

Topp Fruit Farm Tour and Interview

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Western Colorado, our commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected in our dedication to Organic Farming. Welcome to Topp Fruits, where the warm embrace of the sun, crisp mountain air, and passionate dedication converge to...

Farmers' Market Finds: Björn's Colorado Honey Provides a Taste of Colorado Wildflowers

"Honey is such a cool souvenir, you know. It's a taste of a place," says Lara Boudreaux, co-owner of Björn's Colorado Honey, a three-generation family business that transforms local wildflowers into distinctive products found throughout Colorado.

Denver Pops: Family-Made Popsicles with Local Ingredients

Founded by Paige and Robbie Smith, Denver Pops makes hand-crafted popsicles with mostly organic and locally sourced ingredients without any additives or artificial dyes. 'We have two kids and we wanted to do something where we could involve them,' Smith explained. The company has grown from a City Park Farmer's Market stand to selling over 300,000 popsicles annually across 34 flavors, with distribution through Whole Foods and recreation centers statewide.

"What Good Food is Really Worth" - Switch Gears Farm

Switch Gears Farm is a small-scale farm located in Longmont, CO and we primarily focus on high-quality produce and soil health. This means that we do not use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Instead, we rotate the crops and use appropriate soil amendments, such as compost,...

What Good Food Is Really Worth - Farm Tour and Interview with Switch Gears Farm

Switch Gears Farm is a small-scale farm located in Longmont, CO and we primarily focus on high-quality produce and soil health. This means that we do not use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Instead, we rotate the crops and use appropriate soil amendments, such as compost,...