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“On the following pages, you will meet the farmers and ranchers who are growing locally and making their abundance available to the good people of the San Luis Valley and beyond.
This guide is dedicated to those who till the earth and tend the animals: to those who grow their own food and to those who grow it for others. Thank you for the bountiful harvest.”
~ Heather Green
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| Organization/Business Name | Description | Products Offered | Photo | Contact Person | Address | Phone | Hours | Website | Icons | County | City | |
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| Laz Ewe 2 Bar Goat Dairy | Laz Ewe 2 Bar Goat Dairy and Knoblauch Ranch are a Colorado Centennial Ranch producing farmstead goat and cow cheeses. The Laz Ewe has partnered with 2RT Produce to raise grass-fed Scottish Highlander Beef using sustainable land management practices and is located between Del Norte and South Fork. The ranch pastures are managed without synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides. The animals graze the irrigated fields during the late spring and summer. During the winter, the goats are sheltered and fed ranch raised hay and the Scotties pasture in the meadows. The fifth generation Knoblauch Family raises steroid, hormone and antibiotic free animals on the ranch where the dairy is located. Laz Ewe is well-known for Chevre and Feta goat cheeses and Gouda, Havarti and seasonally Parmesan and Edam cow cheeses that are available in many stores across the Valley, the state of Colorado and south to New Mexico. | Cow Cheeses, Grass-fed Scottish Highlander Beef, RT Produce | Jenny Knoblach | lazu2bar@gmail.com | 10530 County Rd. 15, Del Norte | (719) 850-9914 | Open year-round, call before visiting | Web: lazewe2rt.com for online ordering lazewe2bargoatdairy.weebly.com | Agritourism, Biodynamic Practices, Commercial Pesticide-Free, Conservation Easement, Humane Animal Treatment, Organic Practices, Vendor to VRFH | Rio Grande | Del Norte | |
| Mariposa Ranch | We raise Grass Fed Beef that are butchered as fattened two year olds with high quality marbling, flavor and tenderness. We use regenerative grazing practices to create healthy animals and landscapes. We have no hormones or antibiotics in our meat. | Grass-Fed Beef | Kyler & Emily Brown | kowboykjb@gmail.com | 11928 US HWY160, Del Norte | (719) 480-9684 | By Appointment | GMO-Free, Humane Animal Treatment, Regenerative | Rio Grande | Del Norte | ||
| Off Family Ranch | A Colorado Centennial farm raising grass-fed and finished, antibiotic and hormone-free natural beef, on the lush green pastures next to the Rio Grande. | Beef | David Off | offamilyranch@gmail.com | 10587 US HWY 160, Del Norte | (719) 580-2387 | By Appointment | offfamilyranch.com | Biodynamic Practices, Commercial Pesticide-Free, GMO-Free, Holistic Land Management, Humane Animal Treatment, Organic Practices, Regenerative | Rio Grande | Del Norte | |
| Rancho de Animales | Rancho de Animales is a 33 year old family run business. We raise Nubian and Alpine dairy goats, using the milk for our products and showing at ADGA goat shows. We offer goat milk soaps, lotions, fudge and caramel candies. One customer, Christine, described our treats as "perfectly creamy and smooth with melt in your mouth deliciousness." To order, call or visit our website. Please call before visiting. | Goat Milk Lotion, Soap, Candies, Jewelry | Jeri Trujillo | jeritrujillo38@gmail.com | 39425 La Garita Drive, Del Norte | (719) 850-8753 | By Appointment | http://www.ranchodeanimales.com | Agritourism, Humane Animal Treatment | Rio Grande | Del Norte | |
| Sky-Hi Ranch | G r a s s - f i n i s h e d , hormone and antibiotic-free beef available throughout the year in wholes, halves, and quarters on this 75-year-old family ranch. Call or email to inquire about purchasing beef. | Grass-Fed Beef | Chad Cochran | cncbdb@hotmail.com | 499 Schutte Ln., Monte Vista | (719) 480-2096 | By Appointment | cochranranch.com | Agritourism, Commercial Pesticide-Free, Conservation Easement, GMO-Free, Holistic Land Management, Humane Animal Treatment, Regenerative | Rio Grande | Monte Vista | |
| Sol Mountain Farm | H o m e s t e a d - s t y l e Permaculture farm growing veggies, raising heritage pigs on pasture, growing CBD Hemp, handcrafting herbal medicines, and engaging in social justice work. | Vegetables, Pork, CBD Hemp, Herbal Medicines | Wes, Ike, & Angela | solmountainfarm@gmail.com | http://www.solmountainfarm.com | GMO-Free, Holistic Land Management, Humane Animal Treatment, Organic Practices, Permaculture, Regenerative | Rio Grande | Del Norte | ||||
| Strawn Berry Farm | Growing sustainable strawberries in Southern Colorado. | Strawberries & Produce | David Strawn | strawnberryfarm@gmail.com | 18985 Country Rd 15, Del Norte | (719) 580-2501 | By Appointment | http://www.strawnberryfarm.com | Biodynamic Practices, Commercial Pesticide-Free, Organic Practices, Regenerative, Vendor to VRFH | Rio Grande | Del Norte | |
| The Sauder Family Farm | Cowshares. Farm fresh eggs. Fresh produce during the summer at the farm and at the Del Norte Farmers' Market. | Cowshares, Eggs, Veggies | Marlin Sauder | marlinsauder@hotmail.com | La Garita Trading Post, 41605 County Rd. G, Del Norte | (719) 480-1851 or (719) 754-0542 | Rio Grande | Del Norte | ||||
| Two Creek Ranches | All natural, no antibiotics, no hormones. Grass-fed Churro Sheep, Beef, and Hides. | Grass-Fed Lamb & Beef | John Noffsker | john@twocreekranches.com | 4300 County Rd. 29, Monte Vista | (719) 649-0397 | By Appointment | http://www.twocreekranches.com | Agritourism, Commercial Pesticide-Free, Conservation Easement, GMO-Free, Permaculture, Regenerative | Rio Grande | Monte Vista | |
| Archaic Orchard | We are a small, highly diversified farm and orchard that serves our local community. We also grow herbs for Lillian's A'terra Botanicals product line available through our website. | Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Berries | Tom McCracken | tom@greenearthfarm.com | PO Box 849, Crestone | By Appointment | http://www.greenearthfarm.com | Certified Organic, GMO-Free, Permaculture, Regenerative | Saguache | Crestone |
Our Core Values
- Economy / Economic Health
Does our work support local farmers? Does it support the local economy? Does it support the viability of local farms and a network of micro businesses? - Regenerative / Environmental Health
Is it local, regenerative, ecologically sound? Does it support the health of; the soil, the people, the water, the ecosystems? Does it foster respect for ecological longevity and health? Does it promote regenerative use of resources; soil, water? - Social Justice / Equity
Does it promote social justice and equity? Does it improve access to local foods for everyone? Is it inclusive of and inviting to the entire community? Are a diversity of people in leadership, at the table and giving their voice? - Community
Does it strengthen community? Is it family friendly, flexible? Does it promote a healthy community? Does it create a community of informed consumers? Are we working locally to have a global impact? - Food Production
Does it support the viability of local farm and a network of micro businesses? Does it promote and enhance local food production and consumption? Does it empower people to put their hands in the earth? - Health of the People
Does it improve access to local foods for everyone? Does it promote a healthy community? Does it create a community of informed consumers? Does it educate people about the value of food, soil, livestock, plants, fiber? - Cultural / Traditional Values
Is it beneficial for all cultures? Does it honor the heritage and local food culture? Does it respect the cultural traditions and values of the SLV? - Partnerships
Are we working through strategic partnerships? Have we evoked the wisdom, resources and strength of community partnerships? Is our work linked to others? - Other Outcomes
Is the impact measurable? What is the “WHY”? What are the Global Implications?
