Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado

The 5th Homegrown Food Retreat was a huge success!
People who came had this to say...
"It has been valuable to learn about all of these aspects in order to help guide my business decisions."
"Listening to growers speak, especially ones who are successful is REALLY helpful. The panel on Farmer-Chef was really eye opening."
"Great Breakfast. Great Lunch. Wonderful, informative speakers."
"Steve was an incredible keynote."
For more information, including Presentation Summaries and Next Steps, click here.

Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado is partnership of agencies and individuals working together to support a fair, sustainable local food system that reaches all incomes, ages and cultures. Since 2004, Growing Partners has collaborated on food projects to increase community food security for underserved populations in La Plata County.

Our Vision: A healthy, local food system that reaches all ages, incomes and cultures.

Our Goals:

To increase the amount of and access to local, high quality foods.
To increase the amount of producers, training and gardens.
To provide beginning farmer support.
To increase access to growing spaces.
To facilitate sustainable educational programs and celebrations of local food.
To build partnerships and community around food; and
To utilize and promote existing food system resources.

Donate to Growing Partners...

Please help support our mission, programs and events in 2013!
A tax-deductible donation letter is available upon request: director@growingpartners.org.

What's New...

Growing Partners is a USDA Farmers' Market Promotion Program FY13 Award Recipient!

We are thrilled to announce that Growing Partners has received a 2-year federal grant to support five publicity events to promote local producers in La Plata County, which includes the organization of chef competitions, bike tours, translators, and producer‐buyer workshops.

Growing Partners on Good Dirt Radio

Growing Partners was recently interviewed for a show on sustainable food for Good Dirt Radio.
Click here to hear our podcast.