Overview

Located in Elizabeth, Colorado, Further Up Farms is a multi-generational family-owned market garden and aquaponics farm. The farm is committed to sustainable farming, providing pesticide and herbicide-free produce to the community. Their mission is to champion local agriculture as the key to delicious and sustainable eating.

Practices

Further Up Farms champions better-than-organic farming methods. They operate without pesticides and herbicides, focusing instead on sustainable practices like market gardening and aquaponics. Their innovative aquaponics system is used to cultivate nutrient-rich lettuces and microgreens.

Offerings

The farm offers a customizable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, which includes Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions. Each full share provides ample seasonal vegetables to feed 2-4 people. Options to add fruit shares, microgreens, and extra tomatoes give customers choice and variety. Fresh produce offerings include arugula, beets, bell peppers, pak choi, broccoli, and more. Their produce is known for its exceptional freshness and flavor, with options like baby carrots that can be eaten whole.

Educational Tours

Further Up Farms invites visitors to delve into farm life through tours and Farm School experiences, led by Farmer Grace. Tours provide an educational journey through the farm's growing spaces, highlighting both practical and scientific aspects of their operations. Visitors learn about aquaponics and traditional market gardening practices, finishing with light refreshments and time for questions.

Farm School

The Farm School experience adds an extra layer of education, ideal for families and homeschool groups. It involves a seed starting activity and an optional mini-lecture on entrepreneurship. This is designed to provide a comprehensive look at sustainable farming operations.

Pickup Options

For those wanting direct access to their fresh produce, Further Up Farms offers a convenient local pickup option. Customers can order produce online and choose the most suitable pickup location and time, ensuring they receive their food fresh and promptly.