The Holistic Homestead, Health Starts at Home, Colorado nonprofit, education, outreach, advocacy

What’s the ROI when you shop local?

Posted on April 17, 2023 by The Holistic Homestead

Sometimes it’s hard to quantify the benefit of choosing to shop at small, local markets rather than “big box” stores in the cities. There is no ready formula for the “Return On Investment” that our community enjoys because the Homestead is stocked and open to the public six days a week. We do, however, have some compelling data.

Category: Farmers Market, Headlines, Membership Tags: community food share, fresh organic produce, gilpin county colorado, Holistic Health, local produce, nonprofit, roi

Community Food Share celebrates 5 years!

Posted on January 12, 2023 by The Holistic Homestead

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The Community Food Share started in 2018 with just a few crates of veggies, and now we have a whole cooler to fill! Help us keep our cooler stocked and our community healthy, join the CFS today!

Category: Farmers Market, Headlines, Membership Tags: community food share, community supported agriculture, food hub, gilpin county colorado, Headlines, Holistic Health, nonprofit, organic produce, sustainable food systems

THIS is what a Community FOOD HUB looks like

Posted on January 5, 2023 by The Holistic Homestead

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

Category: Farmers Market, Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: Colorado, community food hub, community food share, community health, food hub, gilpin county colorado, Headlines, local dairy, local produce, nederland, nederland farmers market, nonprofit, small business

A Special Message from Founding Director, Arwen Ek

Posted on December 29, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

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A special end of year message from Founding Director, Arwen Ek, and an invitation to be part of the sustainable food movement!

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Annual Membership Meeting & Elections

Posted on January 21, 2022 by The Holistic Homestead

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The benefits of membership goes way beyond beets! Read about all the reasons to be a member of the Homestead, and make sure you show up for the Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, January 30!

Category: Membership, Membership Tags: Colorado, community food share, elections, local harvest, members only, nonprofit, volunteer

7 ways to enjoy kohlrabi!

Posted on July 16, 2021 by The Holistic Homestead

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If you’re new to the wide wonderful world of kohlrabi these recipes are the perfect introduction!

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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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Community Resources during Closures and Cancellations

Posted on March 15, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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The Homestead will remain open Thursdays through Sundays from 10-3 for the next several weeks. Read how we’re protecting our customers and offering extra support and resources to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What will your donation do?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Your donation goes a long way to improving health and wellness in rural Colorado. Donate to the Homestead today!

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Community Food Share celebrates one year and growing!

Posted on January 30, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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In January 2018, ten people got together with a vision to bring fresh, organic produce to our rural mountain community. Their legacy continues to grow in amazing ways!

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