Resources

Embracing agricultural principles of local, sustainable, and regenerative are critical to the health of our inner and outer ecosystems. I will continue to add to this list and I would welcome you sharing your trustworthy sources to be included as well.

Growing Gardens, Boulder CO is a non-profit that "cultivates community through sustainable agriculture." Click on the tab "what we do" to learn about their CSA programs, goat dairy, camps for children, classes for all, beekeeping, and more. https://growinggardens.org/

Jacob Springs Farm, Boulder CO is a "beyond organic" farm that offers raw milk shares, meat CSA, eggs, vegetables, honey, and more. http://wiki.jacobsprings.com/RAWiki/index.php?title=Jacob_Springs_Farm

Bluebird Sky Farmstead, Longmont CO raises pigs, chickens, and ducks. They offer an egg CSA (chicken and duck), and sell pork and pork lard. https://bluebirdskyfarmstead.com/purchasing/

Locavore is a Colorado, front-ranged based delivery business, that does the sourcing for you. As a happy and very satisfied customer, I am happy to share this referral link with you which comes with a $20 store credit on your first order over $99: https://market.locavoredelivery.com/referral.php?id=2745 .

Colorado Department of Agriculture annual CSA and Farmer's Market directory listed by county: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5ScQ3MVvvroOLQnKsGqmVXMResyAVHm/view

USDA Agricultural Market Service - lists markets that feature two or more farm vendors selling agricultural products directly to customers at a common, recurrent physical location: https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets

LocalHarvest will connect you with your local farms, csa's, and farmer's markets: https://www.localharvest.org/boulder-co (This link will take you to choices near Boulder, CO but just input your location at the top of the page)

The Colorado Grain School / The Colorado Grain Chain / Waves of Grain: All excellent sources for information and connections to Whole Grains.

(If you do not live in Colorado and need help finding a quality CSA and/or farmer's market in your area, please email and assistance will be provided.)

Harlequin's Gardens, Boulder CO is a native plant nursery that grows and sells only organically grown plants, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and houseplants. All plants are free of neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides that disrupt and kill bees and other critical pollinators. Classes and well-educated staff share knowledge on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and earth-friendly growing practices. Their website and newsletter is filled with great articles and blogs. https://harlequinsgardens.com/

Rodale Institute, offers research, farmer training, and consumer education. A great source for organic and regenerative agriculture. https://rodaleinstitute.org/

Functional and Holistic Medicine resources to help you find answers to your health concerns:

The Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/

The Cleveland Clinic, Center for Functional Medicine Health Library: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health?

Asbestos exposure awareness For Agricultural Workers including Farmers, Garden & Nursery Staff, Propagators, Growers, Home Gardeners, etc. These links provide educational material for you or a loved one (for non-government links that involve legal advice, ask questions, do not provide personal information like social security number/banking info/other, and continue vetting all contacts.

https://www.osha.gov/asbestos / https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/news/healthy-lungs-and-agriculture / https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/asbestos-publications/naturally-occurring-asbestos/farming-in-areas-of-naturally-occurring-asbestos2 / https://www.mesothelioma.com/ / https://www.asbestos.com/

Interesting Reads on Inner and Outer Ecosystems

The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey Through The Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy, by Jonathan Reisman

The Disease Delusion, by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland

Big Chicken, by Maryn McKenna

Food: What The Heck Should I Eat, by Mark Hyman, MD

Food Fix: How To Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Community, And Our Planet--One Bite At A Time, by Mark Hyman, MD

Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions From Around The World, by Sandor Ellix Katz

Folks, this ain't normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier hens, Healthier People, and a Better World , by Joel Salatin

TBC