Resources for the urban farmer and gardening communities of the Front Range of Colorado
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Water volumes along the Colorado River are 55% of average for the amount of volume that would normally be seen from April to July, according to Aldis Strautins, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.
In order to form a more perfect Union, Somebody Feed The People (SFTP), is supporting and amplifying efforts to feed The People at the polls this election season.
Charity Navigator used to tell you if charities are well run. Now, it’ll also tell you if they’re getting things done.
Just one orphaned site in California could have emitted more than 30 tons of methane. There are millions more like it
On Aug. 4, Clorox’s chief executive officer, Benno Dorer, told Reuters that there would likely be a shortage of the company’s name brand disinfectant wipes until 2021.
Families haven’t had to prove their income in recent months, but the Trump administration hasn’t extended that flexibility.
Contrary to the administration’s claims, the evidence in support of strong environmental regulation is mounting.
Here are six ingenious ideas to help you achieve more in the garden with less time, less effort or less money:
"Happy birthday to Greta, who stood today, as every Friday, refusing to be neutral," wrote musician Patti Smith.
You haven’t experienced Denver until you’ve experienced the National Western Stock Show.
Campbell's, Progresso, Healthy Choice ... let's break down the good and the bad.
Douglas Buege and Vicky Uhland explain how to build a natural swimming pool on your homestead, includes information on pool zoning, natural filtration, sealing the pool and algae control.
Don’t forget this important reminder: make sure you’re purchasing 100 percent all-natural maple syrup.
Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including guidance on crop rotations, raising livestock and grazing management.
More than 100 scientists from 30 countries released a special report examining climate change impacts on the oceans and a less familiar but critically important part of the Earth: the cryosphere.
Find out about voter registration deadlines by state, voting times and locations, whether or not you’re eligible to register, and more.
Never, EVER, eat any food you forage without knowing for certain that it is not poisonous.
More than 100 scientists from 30 countries released a special report examining climate change impacts on the oceans and a less familiar but critically important part of the Earth: the cryosphere.
Find out about voter registration deadlines by state, voting times and locations, whether or not you’re eligible to register, and more.
Never, EVER, eat any food you forage without knowing for certain that it is not poisonous.
In his second book on the ethics and impacts of food, the novelist urges people to eat less meat to save the planet.
There is a “brain gain” afoot that suggests a national homecoming to less bustling spaces.
This is for the annual Fall Bird &Animal Auction in Lexington NE. This will be a massive sale!!! SALE DATE SUNDAY Sept. 22nd. Sale starts at 9:00. We will sell 2-3 rings at a time!!
This September, millions of us will walk out of our workplaces and homes to join young climate strikers on the streets and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. Our house is on fire — let’s act like it. We demand climate justice for everyone.
As lobbyists purporting to represent doctors fight attempts to control surprise medical bills, it’s clear that the force behind the effort is not just medical professionals.
Drug-resistant infections from food are growing.
In the same news wave that brought word that July at least equaled, if not surpassed, the hottest month in recorded history, President Trump signed off on a $2.7 trillion budget that includes an obscene $738 billion on the military.
Do you have a farming mentor? If not, consider finding one.
Drug-resistant infections from food are growing.
In the same news wave that brought word that July at least equaled, if not surpassed, the hottest month in recorded history, President Trump signed off on a $2.7 trillion budget that includes an obscene $738 billion on the military.
Do you have a farming mentor? If not, consider finding one.
Drug-resistant infections from food are growing.
In the same news wave that brought word that July at least equaled, if not surpassed, the hottest month in recorded history, President Trump signed off on a $2.7 trillion budget that includes an obscene $738 billion on the military.
Do you have a farming mentor? If not, consider finding one.
Cheerios has so much glyphosate in it, it should be labeled as toxic. Corporate free speech precedents prevent that
Your guide to farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, restaurants and agritourism activities!
'Make America Green Again' Is A New Campaign To Bring Back 'Victory Gardens'. - Green Matters
Cheerios has so much glyphosate in it, it should be labeled as toxic. Corporate free speech precedents prevent that
Your guide to farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, restaurants and agritourism activities!
'Make America Green Again' Is A New Campaign To Bring Back 'Victory Gardens'. - Green Matters
Cheerios has so much glyphosate in it, it should be labeled as toxic. Corporate free speech precedents prevent that
Your guide to farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, restaurants and agritourism activities!
'Make America Green Again' Is A New Campaign To Bring Back 'Victory Gardens'. - Green Matters
In February, the voters of Toledo, Ohio, passed a ballot initiative that gives Lake Erie and those who rely on the lake's ecosystem a bill of rights. Except, that's not what's happening.
We have two bunnies looking for their forever home! (Craigslist)
A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would make protesting pipelines a third-degree felony, the same as attempted murder.
In sustainability circles familiar with programs such as Meatless Monday and author Michael Pollan’s often quoted words — "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants"
A Survival Items List for When SHTF (S*it Hits The Fan)
In my previous post, I gave a definition of “Horticultural Therapy”...
Tips for Urban Chicken Keepers
Our farm is hosting another Backyard Chicken Keeping 101 class.
“We have solutions ready to go; we’re just missing the political will to act.”
From monitoring clinical trials and approving medicines and vaccines, to ensuring the safety of blood transfusions, medical devices, groceries, and more, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one of the nation’s most vital watchdogs.
Extending the life of coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration pulled the plug Wednesday on a landmark effort from the Obama era to move away from climate-damaging pollution.
More than 16,000 barrels of extraction material spilled across state, but Colorado fares better than Wyoming, New Mexico, report finds
The weekly Palisade Farmers Market started Sunday, out at 3rd Street and Main Street in Palisade.
Miss Allie is not happy about her bath and she kept turning her head away from the camera, so I know she is guilty!
Growing your food is its own reward, but it’s fun to win stuff, too.
Colorado Springs gardening enthusiast Larry Stebbins is launching a contest to get more backyard gardens started in 2019. At least 100 more.
If you have thought about keeping bees at high altitude you are on a beautiful, exciting, and at times challenging journey.
A not-for-profit organization providing information and support for commercial and hobby beekeepers in the Pikes Peak region
Educating Our Communities, In Service To Beekeeping
Whether it’s beekeeping, composting, or keeping chickens—we’re committed to helping you grow in your journey of regenerative organic agriculture. We have something for everyone—webinars, workshops, even yoga and meditation. Join us!
If you thought it was a safe bet to put your money into retirement plans over the span of your career for estate planning, think again.
Extending the life of coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration pulled the plug Wednesday on a landmark effort from the Obama era to move away from climate-damaging pollution.
In a key property rights decision, two West Virginia residents scored a rare victory from the state Supreme Court.
Virulent Newcastle Disease Closes California Shows
Bringing the minimalist comforts of space habitats to the campsite.
Bringing the minimalist comforts of space habitats to the campsite.
In the realm of edible wild plants, most advice includes an “if” and a “could.”
Whether you make your cup of coffee daily or you have noticed your local coffee house has started to put out bags of used coffe...
In February, the voters of Toledo, Ohio, passed a ballot initiative that gives Lake Erie and those who rely on the lake's ecosystem a bill of rights. Except, that's not what's happening.
We have two bunnies looking for their forever home! (Craigslist)
A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would make protesting pipelines a third-degree felony, the same as attempted murder.
In sustainability circles familiar with programs such as Meatless Monday and author Michael Pollan’s often quoted words — "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants"
A Survival Items List for When SHTF (S*it Hits The Fan)
In my previous post, I gave a definition of “Horticultural Therapy”...
Tips for Urban Chicken Keepers
Our farm is hosting another Backyard Chicken Keeping 101 class.
Our farm is hosting a Homemade Soap Making 101 class.
On a Wing and a Prayer - Monarch Butterflies and Home Gardeners
On a recent episode of Fine Cooking filmed in the Paris apartment of Patricia Wells, Ms. Wells was whipping up a chimichurri sauce for the steaks.
There are hundreds of memes out there on the internet about how ironic life can be sometimes. The one that springs to my mind, I made myself.
I'm a coffee drinker but I also like tea, especially herbal tea.
Most people view golf courses as swaths of perfectly cropped and contoured grass, closer to artifice than raw nature.
Maxed out on marigolds? Put out with petunias? Have zinnias lost their zing?
If you are ready to start raising chicks right, this starter kit with baby chicks, professional brooder system, and organic feed is the perfect start.
Select from a variety of hens we have available for sale when you come out. They are either laying now or close to laying and lay a variety of different colored eggs.
Whether you're at home or hiking through the woods, this weekend offers a chance to enjoy nature while helping out bird populations.
Remember the "pink slime" controversy from earlier this decade?
The long-awaited policy proposal from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ed Markey has finally surfaced—and it aims to turn U.S. agriculture into a positive force for climate change and social justice.
Researchers say a common food additive found in a majority of popular items at your grocery store can leave you feeling wiped out when eaten in large quantities.
How to Find and Clean Used Bee Equipment
It's never too early to get ready to garden again in Denver!
Growing your own vegetables is an incredibly rewarding experience that also pays you back with fresh food!
They were covered by health insurance, but their newborn son wasn’t
Looking For A New Pet?
Please Consider adopting from the Dumb Friends League. There are many wonderful animals waiting to become your pet.
Click here to see all the pets available today! And THANK YOU!
In an effort to give back to our communities, we would like to suggest you consider giving to this charity or the charity of your choice.
Email: lisa@hopefarmsproject.org
Phone: 720-217-2959
47695 Foxwood Drive, Elizabeth, CO 80107, USA
Nature-Based Experiential Learning, Safe, supportive, innovative approach to well being.
Title: 5 Container Gardening Tips to Successfully Grow Produce.
Link: Mother Earth News
Watch: Can the future of food in America be as simple as one seed? Maybe
Released: Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017
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Our passion is our ranch and we want to share it with you.
15445 Powhaton Rd. Brighton CO 80603
Title: How to Plan a Bigger, Better Vegetable Garden.
Link: Mother Earth News
Spending time planning before you start sowing helps you to maximize your harvests. Taking time to observe...
April 2 – April 7, 2017
Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, Colorado
National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216
The dates of the 2017 Expo are March 10th-12th, at the National Western Stock Show Complex.
PRE-CLINICS at the Expo - Wed & Thurs (3/8/17 - 3/9/17)
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Title: Denver Local Agriculture - Resources for the agricultural, livestock and rural communities of the Front Range of Colorado
Link: Denver Business Journal
The Denver-based real estate trust (NYSE: FPI) said it's buying 8,638 acres of crop farms in Illinois for $55.3 million.
Wardle Feed & Pet Supply, Denver, CO is getting new baby chicks on February 17th. See their website for details.
They will have a number of different breeds on sale now thru Labor Day.
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