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THIS is what a Community FOOD HUB looks like

Posted on January 5, 2023 by The Holistic Homestead

Thanks to our collaboration with the Nederland Farmers Market, the Holistic Homestead has grown into a true Community Food Hub!

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Build Healthy Communities through Corporate Sponsorship

Posted on May 13, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

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Corporate Sponsorship makes it possible for our nonprofit to build healthy communities through farmers markets, health fairs, and the produce food share program.

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Increase Health Literacy through Corporate Sponsorship

Posted on March 17, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

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The more you know, the healthier you are! Sponsor the Homestead’s Health Literacy programming for a year and make a direct, positive impact on the health of our world!

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Yellow Bananas in Colorado in January?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

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Ever wonder how the world’s most ubiquitous fruit ends up on your grocery shelves? This article may make you think twice before buying bananas.

Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: cavendish variety, co-operative market, ethical consumer, ethylene, global banana trade, Headlines, national geographic, organic bananas, stages of ripeness, USDA

2021 Year In Review!

Posted on December 30, 2021 by The Holistic Homestead

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2021 was an amazing year at the Homestead! Thank you for being a part of bringing health and wellness to our rural mountain community and beyond!

Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: community health, farmers market, gilpin county colorado, Headlines, health, Holistic Health, nonprofit, pay-what-you-can cafe, sustainable business, year 2021

Why I really started a nonprofit

Posted on December 9, 2021 by The Holistic Homestead

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I started the Homestead because it was what I needed the most in my life – and as it turns out lots of other folks needed the same thing, too.

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What are we grateful for in 2020?

Posted on November 26, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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To say 2020 has been challenging is an understatement. But at the Homestead we’re counting YOU among our blessings this Thanksgiving.

Category: Here's to your Health! Tags: Colorado, COVID-19, covid-cares, gratitude, nonprofit, resilience, thanksgiving charity, volunteers, year 2020

What is the best way to keep public spaces COVID-safe?

Posted on November 22, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Do plexiglass barriers really help prevent the spread of COVID-19? Read our comparative research of effective engineering controls, and our best choice for an air purifier!

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COVID-safe shopping and Thanksgiving Charity

Posted on November 19, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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The Homestead Market is the safest shopping option for our small community! We stock essential groceries, and always have fresh, organic produce! Share the abundance this Thanksgiving with the Pine Ridge Reservation by bringing in your donations this weekend!

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Shop Local First!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Shop local first! Small businesses need your support now more than ever. Commit to building and supporting sustainable local economies for long term health and wellbeing.

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