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
Our Location (click
for a map): 200 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO