Highwater Farm Project

“Other assets includes accounts receivable.”

“We use sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increase access to healthy food in Garfield County.”

“Highwater Farm connects the community back to the land through sustainable agricultural practices, stewardship, and youth development. In addition to growing produce for community supported agriculture CSA members and farmers markets, at least 25 percent of produce is routed to food banks and pantries annually so that those unable to purchase produce can access produce from the farm. In 2021 over thirty thousand pounds of produce was grown which was distributed from Palisade to Basalt.”

“Positive youth development is a cornerstone of our mission. With support from public donations and key community partners, seven young people were served in our first Summer Youth Program in 2021. Teens finished the program with an understanding of local agriculture, a respect for the land and the labor of growing food, and with improved communication and job skills. By applying high standards and healthy methods of communication and team building, we bridge communities and better equip the next generation of workers and leaders in our community.”

“Highwater Farm serves approximately 700 community members, including youth and families, across Garfield County annually/ In 2021 the approximate number of individuals and families groups served in Garfield County in 2021 were thirty CSA member families, more than two hundred farmers market customers, 220 volunteers, seven young people through the Summer Youth Program, hundreds of Lift Up food pantry and Food Bank of the Rockies clients.”