DENVER URBAN HOMESTEADING, Local Market (click for video) and Reskilling Center is an urban agricultural center near Downtown Denver in a large commercial-industrial building at 200 Santa Fe Drive, on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Santa Fe Drive. 

Our goal is to promote agricultural activities in the Denver metropolitan area for a variety of reasons.  First, for sustainability, i.e. renewing and preserving our energy and resources.  Second, for growing and raising our own quality food and getting in touch with food sources.  Third, for energy conservation.  Fourth, for fun.  Growing vegetables is fun.  Raising food-producing animals is fun.  Fifth, because a chicken living in your backyard and playing with a child is probably living a happier life than a chicken living on a factory farm.

Homesteading classes/Agriculture education

Classes on raising backyard chickens, goats and backyard fish farming.  We even have a class on chicken slaughtering naturally, the humane way.  Classes on canning, freezing and preserving (coming).  Classes on growing vegetables with hydroponics.  Cooking classes for organic and natural foods.

Local Farmers' Market - Now open!

This market is open every Saturday from 9-2 and it sells high-quality, local foodstuffs.   We want to strengthen the bond between farmers and consumers.  We want you to know where your food comes from and who grows or makes it.  Many of these local foods are organic.  We will facilitate the distribution of raw milk via cow and goat dairy farmers.  We accept Mastercard, Visa and SNAP (food stamps).

Workspace for agricultural and food entrepreneurs

Currently we have office space available and soon will have a commercial kitchen for rent.  You can work here and be surrounded by like-minded foodies.

Local and heirloom seed exchange

Community Cannery

Development of a facility to preserve local foods for consumption throughout the year.

Aquaponics farm

We'll be growing fresh fish and vegetables in our own aquaponics farm, using local experts and local resources.

Retail Space for Agriculture and Environmental Businesses

Conference and meeting center/ parties and fundraisers

Lectures by farmers, agricultural producers and distributors.  Educational forums for the teachings of those such as Weston A. Price.

Green Weddings

Couples who want something different and more sustainable can use our space to celebrate their event.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING:

Local farmers and fooders to sell their food at our market.

New agricultural or food businesses that need a place to get off the ground.  This can also include cooking/catering businesses, bakers.

Contact:
James and Irina Bertini

james@denverurbanhomesteading.com

303 572-3122