The Living Farm is a fourth generation farm on the Western Slope of Colorado. The farm owns 130 acres and is leasing 80 acres. On the farm we grow organic alfalfa and grass hay. We grow corn silage and organically grown GMO free barley, oats and triticale grains for the animals. We also lease pasture land for horses and cows. The Living Farm represents life from the smallest microbe to the largest animals. We raise our animals – sheep, cows, poultry and pigs – humanely and without synthetic inputs. We believe in nourishing the soil, letting the soil nourish the plants and letting the plants feed the animals. We currently have five greenhouses that grow a variety of greens and many outdoor gardens, as well.

On The Living Farm we are always interested in eco-friendly practices. We are continually working our farm towards total self sufficiency. Our ultimate goal is to take the whole operation off the grid.

Self Guided Farm Tours & Market Season 2017
Our farm is a very popular destination for those who want to see how a sustainable organic farm works. The self guided interactive tour takes our “parade route” through the very heart of our farm. You begin with our pigs and continue leisurely visiting our turkeys, chickens and our dairy sheep. The greenhouses and gardens are always flourishing and they are wonderful to explore. We will take you behind the scenes of a thriving organic farm where you will be able to see firsthand how creating a sustainable “eco-system” is key to a successful farm. Here are some of the things you can experience on your tour:
Appreciate the integrated system of our plants and animals – the ultimate in sustainability practices
Meet and pet our farm animals. Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, cows, goats and sheep are all available to be held and petted in your tour.
Learn about alternative heating methods for year-round growing
Admire our strawberry towers – our specialized system for growing strawberries from spring until frost with hardly any weeds
Meet our heritage turkeys and understand the importance of heritage breeds
Learn how we boost the nutrient density in our produce and how you can do the same
Find out about the perpetual greens harvest (our eternal salad bar) and learn how to create the same in your backyard
Visit our patented Abundance Garden demonstration gardens

Self Guided Tours
April 28 through October 15th, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1-6pm
Cost – Tickets are $6 each (children 3 and under are free). Buy your tickets at the door!
Guided Farm Tours
The Guided Farm Tour is for those who want to tour as a group and is also a method for someone to book a tour outside of our regular drop-in hours. All reservations must be made 2 business days in advance. Contact the farm to book a guided farm tour.
The Guided Farm Tour rates are:
Group of 1-5 people $25
Group of 6-11 people $35
Group of 12-23 people $70
Group of 24-36 $140
If you have a group of over 36 people, please allow at least one week in advance to schedule your tour. We are not subsidized by any separate businesses or organizations and we have to make the most of our daylight hours to keep the farm running. In order to make the tours possible we have set specific times and prices so our tour guides are compensated for their time away from farming and our farm can stay pristine for your visit. We ask that you only come to the farm at the designated time of the tour – we cannot do unscheduled, impromptu tours.

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