Producers

Belafonte Farm

Belafonte Farm, run by Dennis Lacerte, grows over 80 varieties of organic vegetables and fruit available through local restaurants, a Summer CSA, and at Northern Colorado farmers’ markets in Larimer County, Timnath and Boulder County.

Belafonte Farm operates at two locations, including land leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Flores del Sol Natural Area.

Dennis believes deeply in quality food and responsible agriculture. His mission is to live connected to nature both through recreation and as a steward of the land through farming – nourishing people and the planet through a holistic approach.

VEGETABLES, SUMMER CSA

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Ent Wise Farm

Ent Wise Farm, run by first generation farmer, John Forrest, is exploring regenerative farming practices and going “beyond organic” on land leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Flores del Sol Natural Area.

The Ent Wise Farm goal is to nurture healthy, dynamic, living soil, which is critical work underlying the production of nutritious vegetables, grains, and traditional medicinal herbs. Ent Wise Farm is LGBTQIA+ owned and operated and has a goal to foster connectivity with farming and the community.

VEGETABLES, HERBS

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Dropseed Farm

Dropseed Farm is run by Matt Ardaiolo and Robin Freise who share a deep respect for the natural history of the Front Range and the agricultural communities that have long nourished it. They use low-till, micro-agricultural practices that prioritize soil health and biodiversity, which complements the shortgrass prairie ecosystem on their land, leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Flores del Sol Natural Area.

Robin comes from a multi-generational farming family in the Midwest and has been working with soil since childhood. Over the past decade, she has focused her skills on designing and maintaining regionally adapted gardens that prioritize water conservation and support native insects and wildlife. Matt began his farming journey in 2020 and is passionate about building productive systems, problem-solving at every scale, and guiding crops from seed to harvest with care, education, and intention.

VEGETABLES

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The Grazing Goat

The Grazing Goat CO, run by Amy James, grows diverse vegetable and specialty flower crops using organic, sustainable practices available through a Summer CSA, local grocers and restaurants, and at the Larimer County Farmers’ Market.

The Grazing Goat CO recently joined the Northern Colorado Foodshed Project’s Farm Business Accelerator program and, in partnership with Poudre Valley Community Farms (PVCF), operates on a full acre of farmland in south Fort Collins at Flores Del Sol Natural Area.

Amy believes in the power of locally-grown food to transform communities. Her mission is to grow nutrient-dense, high-quality crops through responsible, transparent agriculture — connecting people to where their food comes from and making healthy food accessible to EVERYONE.

VEGETABLES, FLOWERS

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Native Hill Farm

Native Hill Farm is a certified organic, four season, family run, diversified, and intensive vegetable farm located in north Fort Collins, Colorado. Owners Katie Slota and Nic Koontz farm year-round using sustainable growing practices with a focus on passive season extension techniques, cover cropping, energy efficiency, and water conservation.

Native Hill produce is grown in part on land leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Kestrel Fields Natural Area and is available through two seasonal CSA programs, the Larimer County Farmer’s Market, at the Fort Collins Food Co-Op as well as at local restaurants.

VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, SUMMER & WINTER FARM STAND

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Mendez Farming

Mendez Farming, run by Nora Mendez, grows a wide variety of diversified vegetables, specializing in unique Guatemalan varieties. She has over 20 years of growing experience, learning to farm from her father in Guatemala, and utilizes sustainable agriculture practices to ensure high nutrition and flavor clarity for her crops.

After three seasons at the Hispanic Farming Proyecto, Nora is in her second season with the Northern Colorado Foodshed Accelerator Program, located on land leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Flores del Sol Natural Area.

https://vpcdraft.site/about-us/

VEGETABLES

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West Family Farm

West Family Farm, run by Sarah and Andrew West, had been operating as a cattle breeding enterprise for several years, but recently switched to raising sheep due to challenges in the cattle market. This was not a new venture for Sarah, however, who grew up raising sheep. The Wests are raising approximately 130 feeder sheep using rotational grazing methods that promote pasture health.

Sarah and Andrew are dedicated to ecological health, innovative farming practices, and entrepreneurialism at Pryor Farms, understanding that it is a privilege to be a part of the food system, to care for the land, and to responsibly raise livestock. West Family Farm utilizes 85 acres at Pryor Farm, land leased by PVCF at the City of Fort Collins Cathy Fromme Natural Area.

CATTLE, SHEEP

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Double Lutz Farm

Double Lutz Adaptive Farm, run by Tristan and Lisa, is a diversified market garden located on PVCF leased land at the City of Fort Collins Flores del Sol Natural Area. Part of the Northern Colorado Foodshed Project accelerator program they specialize in open-pollinated and heirloom varieties, grown using ecologically-minded, conservation agriculture practices.

Lisa became passionate about source-transparent, adaptive seeds while apprenticing with Common Wealth Seed Growers. She is a writer and designer for garden seed companies in Colorado, Virginia, and Georgia. Her favorite vegetable to grow and eat is the Lutz Green Leaf beet.

Tristan has been interested in conservation agriculture since he was a kid on a ranch in eastern Oregon. He has a PhD in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley. He’s most excited to grow collards this year.

https://www.doublelutz.org/

VEGETABLES