Local Roots Guide

We are updating the San Luis Valley Local Roots Guide!

If you would like to update your listing, or be listed for the first time, please review our core values below, and email us at jae@slvlocalfoods.org.

“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 NameDescriptionProducts OfferedPhotoContact PersonAddressPhoneHoursWebsiteIconsCountyCity
Badger Creek Ranch We are a working ranch and guest ranch located 45 minutes northeast of Salida, CO. We also sell our meat and eggs direct market and at the Salida and Canon City farmer’s markets. In 2021, we will be adding some greens and veggies to our offerings. Grass Fed Beef, Pastured Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Produce Chrissy and Dave McFarren PO Box 21, Coaldale (719) 837-2962 By Appointment http://www.badgercreekranch.com Agritourism, GMO-Free, Holistic Land Management, Humane Animal Treatment, Organic Practices, Regenerative Greater Foodshed Coaldale
Colorado Mountain Lavender Colorado Mountain Lavender is a family owned lavender farm at 7000 feet elevation in beautiful South Central Colorado. We grow and harvest lavender for beverage and food applications, fresh and dried lavender bundles for home and floral, and produce our own essential lavender oil for handcrafting lavender bath and skin products. Please follow us on instagram (@coloradomountainlavender) to learn more about farm tours, visiting our farm shop, and other locations where our lavender products may be purchased. Lavender Tandy or Melanie Key 5968 State Highway 69, Cotopaxi http://www.coloradomountainlavender.com Agritourism, Commercial Pesticide-Free Greater Foodshed Cotopaxi
Meadows Edge Farm We grow on 2 acres in Buena Vista. We have a CSA along with supplying local businesses with our produce. We do not use any herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. While we are not certified organics, all of our growing practices are in line with organic standards. We consider ourselves stewards of the land, and as such prioritize the health of the soil and landscape. Veggies, Vegetables, CSA Kevin Korb PO Box 1252, Buena Vista (401) 714-1489 www.instagram.com/meadowsedgefarmbv/ Commercial Pesticide-Free, GMO-Free, Organic Practices, Regenerative Greater Foodshed Buena Vista
Poncha Creek Gardens Small market garden specializing in year round microgreen production and seasonal garden grown produce. Microgreens, Seasonal Garden Produce, Veggies, Farmstand Matt Croghan PO Box 654, Poncha Springs (720) 380-2121 By Appointment http://www.ponchacreekgardens.com Commercial Pesticide-Free, GMO-Free, Organic Practices, Permaculture, Regenerative, Vendor to VRFH Greater Foodshed Poncha Springs
Ring a Ding Farms Family owned farm specializing in vegetables, grains, seed, garlic, hay, and lamb. Vegetables, Grains, Garlic, Lamb Adam Ring (720) 530-5727 www.facebook.com/ringadingfarms Certified Organic Greater Foodshed Poncha Springs
Rocky Mountain Garlic We are certified Natural Grown, no till, Bio Intensive farm located in Chaffee County. Specializing in Garlic, also growing other vegetables for sale through our CSA program and Farm Stand. Garlic, Vegetables, CSA, Farm Stand Tiffany Collette 9241 County Road 156, Salida (719) 221-6943 Farmstand Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm at Salida Farmers Market http://www.rockymountaingarlic.com Biodynamic Practices, Commercial Pesticide-Free, Organic Practices, Permaculture, Regenerative Greater Foodshed Salida

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?