Ollin
Farms believes the role of the family farm goes beyond providing access to
healthy food, the farm is also an essential part in building community.
As the local food movement continues to grow, many of the same ideals that
has led this grass-roots effort are branching out and being applied to
promote health, education, and justice within our own communities.
Here's a look at some of the great organizations we partnered with in the
2011 season:
Here's
some pictures and videos of some of our favorite community projects from 2010.
High School Internship Program, as featured on 9 News:
Ollin Farms is
organizing a Volunteer Program for 2011. If you are interested
in getting your hands dirty and connecting to your food system,
email us and we will put you on
the list for updates and work dates.
Experience Sharing with African Farmers
Ollin Farms was proud
to host a group of women researching sustainable local food production
techniques to implement in their home countries of Africa. The
program was sponsored by Cochran Fellowship in collaboration with CSU
Extension. While we were happy to share our experiences in
farming, it was truly inspirational to learn of the challenges,
achievements, and visions of these extraordinary women.
Hosting the the USDA
Deputy Secretary
Kathleen Merrigan visited the farm this fall to announce the funding for
educational programs to build the next generation of American famers.
Boulder County was selected for the announcement because
Beginning Farmer Classes have been in place
here since 2007, Ollin Farms was a graduate of that inaugural
class. It was an honor to host the Deputy Secretary, whose
programs include the "Know your Food, Know your Farmer" campaign.
Sponsoring an alter at the Dia De Muertos celebration
at the Longmont Museum
Kena was excited to participate with the Longmont Museum in helping plan
the 10th anniversary of the
Dia De Muertos exhibit. Ollin Farms
sponsored one of the community alters and enjoyed participating in such
a beautiful celebration, honoring our loved ones through a celebration
of their spirits.
