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We did it!

Our first year participating in #ColoradoGivesDay was our MOST SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING YEAR EVER. I am floored by the amount of support that came pouring in to help us keep going and growing for the community!

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How to harvest and enjoy rose hips

While fall is definitely falling early here in the Colorado Rockies this year – I couldn’t wait for the first hard frost! It finally got cold enough overnight for the bright red rose hips bursting with color on the wild rose bushes to be ready to harvest!

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Farmers Market & Back to School bash!

It takes a whole community to make a Farmers Market great! Check out the amazing community partners, businesses and nonprofits who came together to put on this growing event.

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Farmers Markets: it takes a village

Farmers Markets don’t happen magically – it takes a lot of work, and a lot of people to come together! Read about WHY farmers markets are so important for every community, and HOW you can help us keep putting on this great event!

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First BIG Farmers Market a BIG success!

Farmers Markets uplift every community! Enjoy this photo tour of our first big Farmers Market of the season…more to come!

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Local Business: USE IT OR LOSE IT

Local Food Systems need YOU to thrive! Take the PLEDGE to #shoplocal and support the small, local businesses in your community NOW before they’re gone….

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Check out our new oven!!!

The Homestead Kitchen now has a full sized commercial convection oven! Delicious things are in store for our community…..

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Give the Gift of Health on #GivingTuesday!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Show the Homestead how much our work means to you and your health by making a charitable donation today!

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Labor Day Weekend Farmers Market….our BIGGEST EVENT EVER!

Don’t miss our Labor Day Weekend Farmers Market this year at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds! 12 vendors, 3 live bands, face painting, fresh produce, local crafts, FOOD and contests! I love that our Board of Directors came up with the…

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7 ways to enjoy kohlrabi!

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

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