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	Austin Family Farms The Austin Farm in Paonia is one of my favorite stops. The family run business, headed up by Glenn and Tony Austin, their daughter and son-in-law Tina and Don and their children is a 3 generation operation. The whole family chips in and boy, are they busy. The Austinąs have 20 acres of fertile land, 10 of which are planted in orchards. For 36 years the Austinąs have been producing beautiful food. The farm has been using organic practices for years and this year they are taking it up a notch to convert to bio-dynamic farming, providing even a more nutritional end result. The farm grows raspberries, blackberries, 9 kinds of peaches, 12 kinds of apples, plums, nectarines, apricots, pears and miscellaneous vegetables. The Austinąs invite you to tour their farm anytime.

	Desert Weyr At Desert Weyr our small family farm produces animal products in a humane and environmentally friendly way. We take advantage of our animal's ability to transform inedible plants and insects into healthy meat and wool without destroying the environment. Our Black Welsh Mountain sheep produce high quality lamb and mutton without the use of grain feeds to finish. Our Pilgrim geese are also pasture raised with some grain for optimum health. Our meat products are very lean and yet remain tender and tasty. We do not feed antibiotics or growth hormones to any of our livestock. We do provide humane care including vaccinations and deworming as needed.

	Haystack Mountain Our goat farm and original creamery are located on seven acres on the rich agricultural plain that skirts the foothills of the Rocky Mountains 15 minutes northeast of Boulder and west of Niwot, Colorado. We are a "farmstead" dairy comprised of dedicated people and a healthy herd of primarily Nubian and Saanen Goats. The exotic looking Nubian goats may be any color. They have Roman noses and long floppy ears and are known for producing milk high in protein and butterfat. The Saanen Goats are an old Swiss breed that produce high volume, high quality milk. The mix of milk from these goats produces delicious cheeses. The goat farm is full of life no matter what time of year one visits. Each season brings unique experiences. Although the cycle is repeated every year with the same activities, each day and each season is fresh and new.

	High Wire Ranch Dave and Sue Whittlesey High Wire Ranch is located half way between Aspen and Telluride, on beautiful Redlands Mesa. We have been raising Bison since 1981 and Elk since 1987. Curently, we have over 200 bison and elk at the ranch. All our bison and elk are strictly grass fed. All of the pastures at High Wire Ranch were Certified Organic by the Colorado Department of Agricultue in 2002. Our animals are not given any hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. All our meat is USDA inspected, professionally processed and vacuum packaged. There are no nitrates or MSG used in any of our meat products. Grass fed bison has 1/3 less Calories and Cholesterol as grain fed (City Market, Whole Foods, Vitamin Cottage, etc.) bison. We have one customer who switched over 100% to our bison and elk meat and his cholesterol level dropped from 273 to 172 in one year! We sell steaks, roasts, ground, sausages, and jerky. We also have bison by the quarter or elk by the half.

	The Living Springs Farm The "Living Springs Farm" owned by the Sikora Family is one of our Certified Organic Farms. The family of six have been on the farm for 12 years now. The Sikoras were city slickers once upon a time until the farm life called to them as a place to raise their children. As Carol Sikora quotes, "Nature teaches kids the most wonderful things." Carol and her husband wanted their children to grow up knowing the practical things of life that living on a working farm teaches one. In the beginning money made from produce sales went to the childrenąs tutors. Now the farm provides a living for the whole family. Their produce is well known for its quality and flavor and we are proud to have them on board.

	Peace and Plenty Farm Peace and Plenty Farm utilizes biodynamic and organic methods to produce fine quality medicinal and culinary herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. We are located on a high mesa overlooking the North Fork of the Gunnison River valley near Hotchkiss, Co. Our thirty acres encompasses three distinct ecosystems, containing undisturbed, native medicinal herbs and wildflowers, growing in forest, streambed, and meadow habitats. These natural habitats surround a tightly cultivated, permaculture designed off grid farm. Our place in the world . . Our commitment and purpose in this endeavor is to nurture the Earth in a self-sustaining way, while providing foods and medicines filled with Her life force and healing. Our path . . Pat Frazier manages Peace and Plenty Farm with generous help and support from her husband Paul, and their two children Ben and Chelsea. Pat is a clinical herbalist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Master Gardener, and Permaculture Designer. Peace and Plenty Farm is the expression of a life long dream of combining healing wisdom with a passion for tending the land. We welcome you on our path!

	Rain Crow Farm Kerry Noonan and Jason Beason Our farm is named after the Yellow-billed Cuckoo, also known as the Rain Crow. The Rain Crow brings good luck and often sings just before a rain storm. Last summer we saw a Rain Crow along the river that borders our farm. This will be our first year farming on our land. Last year we had a big garden and everything we grew was delicious and bountiful. This summer we hope to expand what we grow to sell at a farmerąs market and to the chefs in the area. Kerry has worked on farms in Montana, California, and Connecticut and is eager to have her own business. She will be out in the field with her one year old son, Otus, and her husband, Jason. We will be growing a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

	Small Potatoes Small Potatoes Farm has been growing vegetables according to natural principles for the past decade. Situated on Lamborn Mesa outside of Paonia, Colorado we grow gourmet garlic, about a dozen varieties of potatoes, many varieties of chili peppers, onions, and a variety of traditional vegetables including kale, chard, tomatoes, and herbs. We also make garlic braids.

	Stinky Blooms Flower Farm and Zephyros Farm and Garden Stinky Blooms Flower Farm and Zephyros Farm and Garden have collaborated to produce high quality cut flowers in Paonia Colorado. Our family farms strive for ecological production through nourishing our soils, practicing low impact land stewardship. We use no synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The farm is alive with hummingbirds and nectar loving bees feeding off the flower fields. These florist quality cut flowers are unique in their freshness, color intensity and variety. Each bouquet is custom made with a European flare. As we recognize the desire to create your own look, certain flowers are available by request as straight bunches. For instance, in season: lilies, sunflowers, gladiolas, snapdragons, dianthus and unique grasses- just to name a few! Ň Approximately 75% of the flowers Americans purchase arrive from off shore sourcesÓ - Alan Armitage. One of our goals is to influence the way you buy your flowers. When you purchase our products you are investing in the local economy and bringing home flowers that are safe for your table.
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