Our Impact
​GoFarm envisions a local food system that is
equitable, resilient, environmentally sustainable, and inclusive.
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Everyone has reliable access to food that is nutrient-dense, local, and sustainably grown.
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Community members are engaged in their local food system.
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Land stewards and farmers have the resources they need to farm safely and thrive.
At GoFarm, we use a system approach to strengthen our local food system (the process of how food gets from Colorado farms to our plates, and everything in between). We focus on:
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How We Grow Food: Supporting local farmers, mentoring beginning farmers, increasing the supply of sustainably-grown food.
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How We Distribute Food: Connecting community members, institutions, and food pantries to local agriculture.
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Who Can Access and Afford Food: Making sustainably-grown food more accessible and affordable in our community.
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How We Build Community: Bringing people together through events, storytelling, education, workshops, markets, and more.
GoFarm's Impact
Support Local Farmers
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helping beginning and aspiring farmers start their own farm business and master farming techniques. Helping break down barriers of entry into careers in sustainable agriculture.
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offering a convenient wholesale market where we let the farmers tell us their price, instead of the other way around
Protect Environment
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promoting organic, regenerative, and sustainable growing practices that are healthy for our soil and food
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reducing transportation miles by sourcing only within the state of Colorado
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incorporating sustainable technology, such as a solar powered greenhouse dome
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eliminating food waste through composting, efficient ordering, donating excess food, and offering food swaps so participants only take the items they want​
Build Community
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offering recipes, cooking demos, and information about the farmers to inspire community members and bring them closer to their food source
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hosting community events such as farm tours, cooking classes, canning workshops, etc.
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distribution locations are community gathering places where like-minded community members meet, learn, chat, and pick up their food​
Increase Access to Local Food and Create Inclusive Spaces​
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accepting SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks so people can double their SNAP money on Colorado-grown produce
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hosting weekly, low-cost food markets at Head Start Preschools, senior living facilities, and other locations around town
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offering donations and wholesale pricing on fresh food to food banks, food pantries, and organizations serving under-served communities
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providing food education for families with limited exposure to cooking with fresh, seasonal produce
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active members of Hunger Free Golden, JeffCo Food Policy Council, and many other neighborhood groups working toward food security for all