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Where in the Denver, Colorado Area to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!
This page provides a detailed list of the Denver, Colorado Area's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms for everything from apples, berries, fruit, pumpkins, vegetables to cut-you-own Christmas trees! I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go, to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying many fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn . If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!
U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!Adams County
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Berry Patch Farms -
ORGANIC, Pick your own pie cherries,
strawberries, raspberries, Many veggies including spinach, let, carrots,
tomatoes, cucumbers, squash.
13785 Potomac Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-659-5050. Email: bpf@qwestoffice.net. Summer hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. They have a restroom, picnic areas and do school tours in the fall for kids. In addition they are doing fun classes in the summer for kids. (UPDATED: September 24, 2011)
A visitor writes on August 09, 2008: "I love the farm as well as the owners. They use an old barn as their store and it is like a picture out of a magazine. Unfortunately Colorado does not have a lot of small farms like this. It is truly a treasure."
Arapahoe County
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May Farms Event Center - cucumbers, melons, peppers, pumpkins,
winter squash, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
64001 US highway 36, Byers, CO 80103. Phone: 303-822-5800. Fax: 303-822-9497. Email: tinal@mayfarms.com. Open: Monday thru Thursday 9am to 4pm. Directions: I-70 east to Byers exit 316. Right turn at first stop sign. Right turn at second stop sign. May Farms is one mile on highway 36 on the right hand side. From Limon take I-70 west to Byers exit 316. Left turn at stop sign. Right turn at second stop sign. May Farms is one mile on highway 36 on the right hand side. Colorado's first ever GRASS Maze; Kick off October 3, 2009 with a Mustang Car show and entertainment provided by "Da Boogie Man"; Open Saturdays and Sundays thru October 31st; Fridays by group reservation only; Special events each weekend thru October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Fingerlings, Purple Majesty, Red, Russet and Yukon potatoes. (UPDATED: September 28, 2009) -
Pinon Ridge Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, onions, pumpkins, other vegetables, Turkeys
(organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at
your location (call for info)
55928 East County Road 46, Strasburg, CO 80136. Phone: 303-913-7314. Email: katydidklv@hotmail.com. Open: Spring, summer and fall as crops ripen. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 25, 2010)
Boulder County
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Hoot 'n' Howl Farm LLC - No
pesticides are used, blackberries, raspberries (red), raspberries
(Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (black), Fresh eggs
6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-530--9504. Alternate Phone: 720-771-0483. Email: jrpoley@comcast.net. Open: Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 25, 2011) -
YA YA Farm & Orchard -
Uses natural growing practices, Apples, horse-drawn hay rides, farm
animals
6914 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503. Phone: 303-485-5585. Fax: 303-485-5585. Email: info@yayafarmandorchard.com. Open: Friday to Sunday from 9:00 to 3:00; September 3 to the last weekend in October; For picking, please follow website instructions. Hay Rides available year around - your place or ours. Apples typically begin early September with the most desired Mac's! The season typically ends mid October with the Liberty's, a relative of the Macs. You may also press your own cider. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 07, 2008)
Denver County
- The Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival - pumpkin festival, not
a farm or pick-your-own
4-Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO. Phone: 303-399-1859. Open: October 11. only, 10 am to 4 p.m. (Not a pick your own)
Douglas County
Elbert County
- TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed -
Uses natural growing practices,
apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries,
boysenberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cherries, chestnuts, corn
(sweet), cotton, cranberries, cucumbers, currants (red and black),
eggplant, flowers, gooseberries, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons,
onions, other berries, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins,
raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red),
raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Autumn,
yellow), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries
(Autumn, black), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries,
tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the
farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms,
picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011) (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
Jefferson County
Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)
Adams County
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Berry Patch Farms -
ORGANIC, Roadside market with cherries,
strawberries, raspberries, currants, many veggies including spinach, let, carrots,
tomatoes, cucumbers, squash.
13785 Potomac Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-659-5050. Email:
bpf@qwestoffice.net. Summer
hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. They have a
restroom, picnic areas and do school tours in the fall for kids. In addition
they are doing fun classes in the summer for kids. Roadside market: (grown
on site) beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard,
edamame, eggplant, garlic, elephant garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce,
melons (many types), okra, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers (bell, colored
specialty), popcorn, roasted chilies, rutabagas, rhubarb, scallions,
spinach, squash (summer and winter), tomatillos, tomatoes, watermelon,
zucchini and locally grown sweet corn and potatoes. Also, Colorado grown
organic apples, apricots, sweet cherries, peaches, plums, natural soaps,
organic coffee, jams, honey, baked goods, Kiowa Valley Organic Beef. Please
visit our web site for additional information on the Fall Country Harvest,
school tours, cooking classes, Jr. Farmer Days and birthday parties, produce
prices and availability. (UPDATED: September 24, 2011)
A visitor writes on August 09, 2008: "I love the farm as well as the
owners. They use an old barn as their store and it is like a picture out of
a magazine. Unfortunately Colorado does not have a lot of small farms like
this. It is truly a treasure."
Arapahoe County
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May Farms - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, some produce
is sustainably grown, Preserves, jams, jellies, beets, carrots, corn
(sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, melons,
onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, gift shop,
concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours
64001 Us highway 36, Byers, CO 80103.
Phone: 303.822.5800. Fax: 303.822.9497. Email:
tinal@mayfarms.com. Open: Weekday Summer/Fall hours 9am to 4pm.
Directions: I-70 East exit #316. Turn right at off ramp stop sign. Turn
right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. I-70 West
exit #316. Turn left at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop
sign. One mile west on right hand side.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard. Okra, kohlrabi, potatoes (purple majesty, red,
fingerlings, yukon, russet). (UPDATED: November 04, 2011)
Boulder
County
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Boulder Family Farms
- Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown,
all produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs,
Crafts, artistic products, etc, farm animals, school tours
1005
Cherryvale Rd, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone: 303-965-5059. Email:
info@boulderfamilyfarms.com. Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Self -
Serve. Directions: We are on Cherryvale also known as 60th. We are north of
Baseline Road and 1 mile south of Arapahoe in East Boulder.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. We are a mini Farmer's Market,
representing numerous Farms in one 24/7/365 Honor System Farm Stand. We sell
only locally-grown produce and bring to you only the best foods available.
Stop in today!. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 19, 2011)(UPDATED:
October 22, 2011)
A visitor writes on October 19,
2011: "They are Fantastic! They have the most delicious, fresh, locally
grown, organic food available; and they're OPEN 24/7! All their food is
locally grown & organic, they're open 24/7 and use the honor system if one
of their very friendly, informative, and helpful co-owners is unavailable.
They also sell some adorable hand-knitted hats. They have a Facebook page
too: "BFF Farm Stand"
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Boulder Farmers Market -
Organic,
Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered
outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots,
cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices,
lavender, melons, nectarines, onions, other berries, pears, peas, peaches,
peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, winter
squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh
eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
13th And Canyon,
Boulder, CO 80302. Phone: 303-910-2236. Email:
info@boulderfarmers.org. Open: The first Saturday of April through the
first Saturday of November, 8 am to 2 pm; The first Wednesday of May through
the first Wednesday of October, 4 pm to 8 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some
crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx,
WIC Vouchers. Our market offers a wide variety of locally grown produce
listed above plus many kinds of lettuce, brussel sprouts, spinach, potatoes
and more. We grow what we sell! Period!. (ADDED: March 20, 2010)
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Cure Organic Farm -
Certified
Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, apples, apricots, beans, beets, broad beans, broccoli, carrots,
cherries, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, nectarines, onions,
pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash,
winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm,
Fresh eggs, farm animals, school tours
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO
80301. Phone: 303-666-6397. Email:
cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Daily May 1st through November 20
Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Vegetables and flowers also available at the
Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday, April 1st through November
1st. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all
crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Our farm stand is open daily 10am
to 7pm, May 1st through Thanksgiving day. They also have a
CSA program.
(ADDED: January 04, 2010)
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Hoot 'n' Howl Farm LLC -
No
pesticides are used, Fresh eggs
6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO
80301. Phone: 303-530--9504. Alternate Phone: 720-771-0483. Email:
jrpoley@comcast.net. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the
crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. Also have Elderberries. All eggs,
fruits and vegetables are grown on site. Beef is supplied by a local
consortium of producers of 100% grass fed beef. (UPDATED: July 25, 2011) (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:
November 29, 2009)
A visitor writes on November 29, 2009:
"Fantastic"
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Longmont Farmer's Market- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and
vegetables,
9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501. Phone: 303-910-2236.
Open: First Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October, from 8 am
to 2 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Located at The Boulder County Fairgrounds, on 9595 Nelson Rd. Easily
accessible from the corner of Hover Road and Boston Avenue in Longmont, CO.
The Longmont location has plenty of FREE parking! (Suggested by a visitor,
ADDED: May 04, 2011)
A visitor writes on May 04, 2011: "They have
a nice variety of local vendors."
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Veggiescapes -
Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers,
herbs/spices, melons, onions, peas, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes,
other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
7777 Oxford Road And - Yarmouth &
North 26th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80503. Phone: 720-297-0880. Email:
veggiescapes@gmail.com. Open: Fridays starting July 31st from 2 pm to
7pm; Check out website to see if we are adding other days and times!.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: From Boulder - North on the Diagnol
Highway, Left onto Oxford Road, .6 miles west of the highway.
Click here for a map and directions. Fridays at 7777 Oxford Lane,
Longmont, Colorado starting July 31st; We have 58 to 75 different varieties
of tomatoes; We are unique because we use local barren land and transform it
into a local food producing farm; Check our website for what's available
now. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
Payment: Cash, Check. Kale, Spinach, Chard, Okra, Mustard greens & arugula,
cabbage, Brussels sprouts. (ADDED: July 11, 2009)
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Zweck's Fresh- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,
10901 Airport Road, Longmont, CO 80503. Phone: 303-776-1171. Open: See
their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website
for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard . From
their website: We are dedicated to quality and freshness. Our vegetables are
picked fresh daily from gardens on our farms. We grow over 90 varieties of
vegetables, herbs and flowers that are certified organic. Over the years we
have trailed 100’s of varieties to find the tenderest, sweetest varieties
available, always picked at its peak. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May
04, 2011)
A visitor writes on May 04, 2011: "Zweck's has the BEST
corn!!"
Denver County
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Papa Franks - Roadside stand, Wide variety of seasonal fruits
and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies,
cotton, oranges, peas, pumpkins, raspberries (red),
1720 S Santa Fe,
Denver, CO 80221. Phone: 720-329-2946. Email:
bullwinkles65@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9am to 7pm;
August 1st till October weather permitting! See our web site for coupons
and locations.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Main
Location 1720 S Santa Fe. Denver,Colorado. 1 block north of Evans On
Santa Fe (next to scrubs car wash).
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Worlds best Chili/Chile get it while it's in
season!. Hatch and Pueblo Chili/Chile. Mild, Med, Hot,X Hot, Dynamite!
Many More roasted for free! 4 locations throughout Colorado. for
Coupons,Locations and recipes visit our web site at roastedchili.com.
(ADDED: September 06, 2011)
Elbert County
- Coastalfields -
Uses natural growing practices, Wide
variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits
and vegetables (some locally grown), all produce is sustainably grown,
all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Covered
outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
Crafts, artistic products, etc, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed),
Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours,
events at your location (call for info)
35635 County Road 160 Unit 85
Theodore Roosevelt Blvd, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Alternate
Phone: 720-295-5275. Email:
Coastalfields@gmail.com. Open: By appointment ONLY! Please call
ahead. Directions: are happily given when you call for an
appointment. We are located near exit 340 of I-70, 45 minutes east of
Aurora.
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
Local Honey Sources:
Arapahoe County
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Pinon Ridge Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, Clover honey, Wildflower honey, Comb
honey, Raw honeys, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives
on the farm, Fresh eggs, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday
parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
55928
East County Road 46, Strasburg, CO 80136. Phone: 303-913-7314. Email:
katydidklv@hotmail.com. Open: Available year round. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 25,
2010)
Boulder County
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Cure Organic Farm - Certified
Organic, Honey (retail), Wildflower honey, Crystallized honey,
Raw honeys, Strained honey, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm
animals, school tours
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone:
303-666-6397. Email:
cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Daily May 1st through November 20
Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Vegetables and flowers also available at the
Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday, April 1st through November
1st. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all
crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Honey is harvested in September
of each season and available at our on farm farm stand. (ADDED: January 04,
2010)
Elbert County
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TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
Honey (retail), Wildflower honey, Raw honeys, Other honey products,
Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked,
farm market, restrooms, picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO
80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. Comb honey!. (UPDATED: April 15,
2011)(ADDED: August 26, 2010)
Meats, Milk and Eggs:
Adams County
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Johnson's Acres - No hormones used, No antibiotics used,
Unpasteurized Cow Milk, Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate
road, Farm/ranch tours for visitors, children welcome, Pets welcome,
Fresh eggs
16381 York Street, Brighton, CO 80602. Phone:
303-452-8043. Email:
johnsonsacres@yahoo.com. Open: for tours and orientation Saturday,
Sunday and Mondays 7:00am to 9:00pm. Directions: From I-25 exit 229 go
east to York Street, At York street go north to 16381 York Street.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard. Johnson's Acres is a raw milk dairy distributing
unpasteurized, non homogenized, un fortified real milk. The milk comes
out of the cow, gets tested, filtered, chilled, and bottled. We are a
raw milk dairy distributing milk through a cow share program. We also
distribute eggs, cream, yogurt, butter, whey, and lamb. (ADDED: January
20, 2011)
Arapahoe County
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Pinon Ridge Ranch - Uses natural growing practices, Chicken (free range), Turkey, Duck, Beef,
Pork, Lamb, Goat, USDA Natural, No hormones used, No antibiotics used,
100% Grass fed (includes finishing), 100% grass and/or grain fed, 100%
mixture of corn, grain, soybeans and/or other natural supplemental
feeds, sausage, Bacon (pork), Eggs (free range), Goat Milk, Within an
easy drive to an Interstate road, Farm/ranch tours for visitors, School
tours, children welcome, No pets please, Turkeys (organic,
not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, pony rides,
petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at
your location (call for info)
55928 East County Road 46, Strasburg,
CO 80136. Phone: 303-913-7314. Email:
katydidklv@hotmail.com. Open: Usually available year round; We will
custom feed to your needs and specifications if desired. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 25,
2010)
Boulder County
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Cure Organic Farm - Certified
Organic, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm animals,
school tours
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-666-6397.
Email:
cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all
crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)
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Hoot 'n' Howl Farm LLC - No
pesticides are used, Fresh eggs
6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO
80301. Phone: 303-530--9504. Alternate Phone: 720-771-0483. Email:
jrpoley@comcast.net. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the
crops. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 25, 2011)
Horse Rides and More:
Elbert County
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TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Race tracks, Horse trails (guided),
Horses trails (unguided), Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools,
Cattle drive adventures, Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction,
Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment &
instruction, Dressage lessons, Fresh farm breakfasts, Lunches offered,
Farm dinners, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Bed and
breakfast, Tent camping, horses allowed, Tent camping, horses not
allowed at the campsite, Trailer / Caravan hookup, sewer, etc, Hotel /
Motel nearby, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain
views, Hiking trails, laundry service available, washer and dryer
available, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours,
children welcome, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible,
beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, Honey from hives on
the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms,
picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone:
720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)(ADDED:
August 26, 2010)
Meats, Milk and Eggs:
Elbert County
-
TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
No hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% grass and/or grain fed,
Fresh farm breakfasts, Lunches offered, Farm dinners, snacks,
refreshments and/or concessions, Eggs (organic, free range, vegetarian
fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already
picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area
35635 County Road 160,
Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011) (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:
Arapahoe County
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May Farms - Lighting, Heating, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding
Reception, Banquets / Dinners, Business meetings, Business outings,
Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo
shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups,
Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, Catering available,
Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Linens and table silverware are
provided, Wine, Champagne, & Beer Only, Hotel nearby, Vegetables, or
bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, sheep, goats, chickens, other
animals, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, golf nearby, CD Player,
Computer Projector, Internet (Wireless), Microphone, Overhead Projector,
Phone available, Podium, Sound System, TV available, Projection Screen
provided, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Valet parking can be arranged,
Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing
areas available, children welcome, No pets please, Smoking allowed in
designated areas, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible,
meeting room available, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand,
restrooms, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
64001 Us highway 36, Byers, CO 80103. Phone: 303.822.5800. Fax:
303.822.9497. Email:
tinal@mayfarms.com. Open: Please visit website for events and hours.
Directions: I-70 East exit #316. Turn right at off ramp stop sign. Turn
right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. I-70 West
exit #316. Turn left at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop
sign. One mile west on right hand side.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard. ATM on site. (UPDATED: November 04, 2011)
Elbert County
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TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
Lighting, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception,
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Business meetings,
Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences,
Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and
educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties,
Kitchen facilities available, Catering available, Restaurant onsite, You
may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Tables
and chairs are provided, Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, Some Linens
and table silverware are provided, Bed & Breakfast onsite, Hotel nearby,
Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, dairy cows, steers/cattle,
sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, llamas/alpacas, other animals,
Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, CD Player,
Computer, Internet (Wireless), Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an
easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas
available, children welcome, Vegetarian meals available, Honey from
hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market,
restrooms, picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone:
720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011) (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
Wholesale Foods
Elbert
County
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TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, Regional delivery (see below
for details), National delivery, all produce is sustainably grown, all
produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Baked goods,
Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, Wide variety
of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh
eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)
Resources For Farmers
Elbert
County
-
TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- Uses natural growing practices,
Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, Regional delivery (see below
for details), National delivery, sale, barter, trade, free, farm
equipment, land, farm buildings or structures, seeds, fruit/vegetable
plants , Fruit/nut trees, Ornamental plants, Farm financial services,
Farm equipment repair services, Other services , Honey from hives on the
farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms,
picnic area
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone:
720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and
hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for
directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet
certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)
Farm
Bed And Breakfasts
Elbert
County
-
TwoInTents Farm / Coastalfields Feed
- 8 total rooms, Price range from $15 to $400, Fresh farm breakfasts,
Lunches offered, Farm dinners, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural
setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, horse riding at the farm, washer
and dryer available, Free farm tours for overnight guests, Within an
easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, PYO
fruit, Help feed the animals, Organic farming, Sustainable farming,
Honeybee hives onsite, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs,
llamas/alpacas, other animals, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs,
U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area
35635
County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email:
twointents@gmail.com. Directions: Please call or email for
directions and hours!.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED:
April 15, 2011)
Picking Tips
13785 Potomac Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Phone: 303-659-5050. Email: bpf@qwestoffice.net. Summer hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. They have a restroom, picnic areas and do school tours in the fall for kids. In addition they are doing fun classes in the summer for kids. Roadside market: (grown on site) beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, edamame, eggplant, garlic, elephant garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, melons (many types), okra, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers (bell, colored specialty), popcorn, roasted chilies, rutabagas, rhubarb, scallions, spinach, squash (summer and winter), tomatillos, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini and locally grown sweet corn and potatoes. Also, Colorado grown organic apples, apricots, sweet cherries, peaches, plums, natural soaps, organic coffee, jams, honey, baked goods, Kiowa Valley Organic Beef. Please visit our web site for additional information on the Fall Country Harvest, school tours, cooking classes, Jr. Farmer Days and birthday parties, produce prices and availability. (UPDATED: September 24, 2011)
A visitor writes on August 09, 2008: "I love the farm as well as the owners. They use an old barn as their store and it is like a picture out of a magazine. Unfortunately Colorado does not have a lot of small farms like this. It is truly a treasure."
64001 Us highway 36, Byers, CO 80103. Phone: 303.822.5800. Fax: 303.822.9497. Email: tinal@mayfarms.com. Open: Weekday Summer/Fall hours 9am to 4pm. Directions: I-70 East exit #316. Turn right at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. I-70 West exit #316. Turn left at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Okra, kohlrabi, potatoes (purple majesty, red, fingerlings, yukon, russet). (UPDATED: November 04, 2011)
1005 Cherryvale Rd, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone: 303-965-5059. Email: info@boulderfamilyfarms.com. Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Self - Serve. Directions: We are on Cherryvale also known as 60th. We are north of Baseline Road and 1 mile south of Arapahoe in East Boulder. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a mini Farmer's Market, representing numerous Farms in one 24/7/365 Honor System Farm Stand. We sell only locally-grown produce and bring to you only the best foods available. Stop in today!. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 19, 2011)(UPDATED: October 22, 2011)
A visitor writes on October 19, 2011: "They are Fantastic! They have the most delicious, fresh, locally grown, organic food available; and they're OPEN 24/7! All their food is locally grown & organic, they're open 24/7 and use the honor system if one of their very friendly, informative, and helpful co-owners is unavailable. They also sell some adorable hand-knitted hats. They have a Facebook page too: "BFF Farm Stand"
13th And Canyon, Boulder, CO 80302. Phone: 303-910-2236. Email: info@boulderfarmers.org. Open: The first Saturday of April through the first Saturday of November, 8 am to 2 pm; The first Wednesday of May through the first Wednesday of October, 4 pm to 8 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Our market offers a wide variety of locally grown produce listed above plus many kinds of lettuce, brussel sprouts, spinach, potatoes and more. We grow what we sell! Period!. (ADDED: March 20, 2010)
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-666-6397. Email: cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Daily May 1st through November 20 Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Vegetables and flowers also available at the Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday, April 1st through November 1st. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Our farm stand is open daily 10am to 7pm, May 1st through Thanksgiving day. They also have a CSA program. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)
6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-530--9504. Alternate Phone: 720-771-0483. Email: jrpoley@comcast.net. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Also have Elderberries. All eggs, fruits and vegetables are grown on site. Beef is supplied by a local consortium of producers of 100% grass fed beef. (UPDATED: July 25, 2011) (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: November 29, 2009)
A visitor writes on November 29, 2009: "Fantastic"
9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501. Phone: 303-910-2236. Open: First Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October, from 8 am to 2 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Located at The Boulder County Fairgrounds, on 9595 Nelson Rd. Easily accessible from the corner of Hover Road and Boston Avenue in Longmont, CO. The Longmont location has plenty of FREE parking! (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 04, 2011)
A visitor writes on May 04, 2011: "They have a nice variety of local vendors."
7777 Oxford Road And - Yarmouth & North 26th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80503. Phone: 720-297-0880. Email: veggiescapes@gmail.com. Open: Fridays starting July 31st from 2 pm to 7pm; Check out website to see if we are adding other days and times!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Boulder - North on the Diagnol Highway, Left onto Oxford Road, .6 miles west of the highway. Click here for a map and directions. Fridays at 7777 Oxford Lane, Longmont, Colorado starting July 31st; We have 58 to 75 different varieties of tomatoes; We are unique because we use local barren land and transform it into a local food producing farm; Check our website for what's available now. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Kale, Spinach, Chard, Okra, Mustard greens & arugula, cabbage, Brussels sprouts. (ADDED: July 11, 2009)
10901 Airport Road, Longmont, CO 80503. Phone: 303-776-1171. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard . From their website: We are dedicated to quality and freshness. Our vegetables are picked fresh daily from gardens on our farms. We grow over 90 varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers that are certified organic. Over the years we have trailed 100’s of varieties to find the tenderest, sweetest varieties available, always picked at its peak. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 04, 2011)
A visitor writes on May 04, 2011: "Zweck's has the BEST corn!!"
1720 S Santa Fe, Denver, CO 80221. Phone: 720-329-2946. Email: bullwinkles65@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9am to 7pm; August 1st till October weather permitting! See our web site for coupons and locations. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Main Location 1720 S Santa Fe. Denver,Colorado. 1 block north of Evans On Santa Fe (next to scrubs car wash). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Worlds best Chili/Chile get it while it's in season!. Hatch and Pueblo Chili/Chile. Mild, Med, Hot,X Hot, Dynamite! Many More roasted for free! 4 locations throughout Colorado. for Coupons,Locations and recipes visit our web site at roastedchili.com. (ADDED: September 06, 2011)
35635 County Road 160 Unit 85 Theodore Roosevelt Blvd, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Alternate Phone: 720-295-5275. Email: Coastalfields@gmail.com. Open: By appointment ONLY! Please call ahead. Directions: are happily given when you call for an appointment. We are located near exit 340 of I-70, 45 minutes east of Aurora. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
55928 East County Road 46, Strasburg, CO 80136. Phone: 303-913-7314. Email: katydidklv@hotmail.com. Open: Available year round. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 25, 2010)
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-666-6397. Email: cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Daily May 1st through November 20 Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm; Vegetables and flowers also available at the Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday, April 1st through November 1st. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. Honey is harvested in September of each season and available at our on farm farm stand. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. Comb honey!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)(ADDED: August 26, 2010)
16381 York Street, Brighton, CO 80602. Phone: 303-452-8043. Email: johnsonsacres@yahoo.com. Open: for tours and orientation Saturday, Sunday and Mondays 7:00am to 9:00pm. Directions: From I-25 exit 229 go east to York Street, At York street go north to 16381 York Street. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Johnson's Acres is a raw milk dairy distributing unpasteurized, non homogenized, un fortified real milk. The milk comes out of the cow, gets tested, filtered, chilled, and bottled. We are a raw milk dairy distributing milk through a cow share program. We also distribute eggs, cream, yogurt, butter, whey, and lamb. (ADDED: January 20, 2011)
55928 East County Road 46, Strasburg, CO 80136. Phone: 303-913-7314. Email: katydidklv@hotmail.com. Open: Usually available year round; We will custom feed to your needs and specifications if desired. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 25, 2010)
7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-666-6397. Email: cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: January 04, 2010)
6033 Jay Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: 303-530--9504. Alternate Phone: 720-771-0483. Email: jrpoley@comcast.net. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 25, 2011)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)(ADDED: August 26, 2010)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011) (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
64001 Us highway 36, Byers, CO 80103. Phone: 303.822.5800. Fax: 303.822.9497. Email: tinal@mayfarms.com. Open: Please visit website for events and hours. Directions: I-70 East exit #316. Turn right at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. I-70 West exit #316. Turn left at off ramp stop sign. Turn right at second stop sign. One mile west on right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. ATM on site. (UPDATED: November 04, 2011)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011) (ADDED: August 26, 2010)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Open: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Please call or email for directions and hours!. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)
35635 County Road 160, Agate, CO 80101. Phone: 720-833-8795. Email: twointents@gmail.com. Directions: Please call or email for directions and hours!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Wild harvests too!. (UPDATED: April 15, 2011)
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