As new farmers we realize there is a steep learning curve as we try to grow the highest quality produce, particularly here in the Rocky Mountains. We see late snow, early snow, thunderstorms, blistering heat and everything else we love about this four-season climate.

We spent time reading books, watching videos, speaking to experts and trying to absorb as much as we could over the past few years. But, after our first season in production we know there is still a lot to learn if we want to make this a sustainable business venture.

The Market Gardener's Masterclass - A Proven Path to a Successful Farm

J.M. Fortier is a leading expert in biointensive, human-scaled, regenerative, market gardening and someone whose book The Market Gardener we turn to for advice regularly. He is offering a Market Gardener's Masterclass, which would help us strategically develop efficient systems to maximize our yield while improving the quality of both our produce and our soil. In addition to learning best practices and improving our farm, the Market Gardener's Masterclass will connect us with a global network of small farms revolutionizing the way farm fresh food is grown and made available to communities around the world.

Putting the Funds to Work

We are excited to "go to school" once we are funded. The coming months will be filled with study as we learn the foundational principles to successfully operate a market-scale farm. As spring approaches next year, we will put the new knowledge to work as we dig in and start planting seeds, amending soil, and prepping beds for our second season of vegetable and fruit production. We look forward to seeing improvements in the quality of our produce, reduced spoilage, and healthier soil thanks to the skills and concepts we learn through the Market Gardener's Masterclass.

In addition to our deepest thanks for supporting us along this journey, we also have the following rewards for those who choose to join us with a financial commitment.

The Forbes Family Farm

The Forbes Family Farm