The 2Forks Club, a membership-based revolving loan fund that makes 0% loans to farmers and food entrepreneurs, has granted 57 loans since its inception in 2014. Many beginning farmers have used 2Forks loans to launch or scale their operations.
100% of member dues go directly toward new loans! Join!
Such a beautiful celebration this weekend.
Neighbors, friends—old and new—gathered at the Farm Collaborative to connect, learn, and share in the day. From yoga and feeding goats to learning about regenerative farming, it was a meaningful glimpse into what we’re building.
We also previewed our new Farm Store, Farm Co Market, crafted by the Farm Collaborative. This dream has been made possible by our incredible team, board, and partners—deep thanks to @dr.organicmommy (product expertise), @thefarmerandchef (for always fueling us),Gabriella Weir (for the incredible build out), and the many farmers and producers we work with.
This is just the beginning.
We’re open 4 days a week for now, expanding to 6 days starting June 1. Everything we carry is thoughtfully sourced—local first, regenerative always.
📸 Craig Turpin
We’ve got a massive lineup for this year's Earth Day Celebration at The Farm Collaborative!
✨ What’s Happening:
🧘♀️ Morning Salutation to the Earth
🚜 Guided Farm Tours
🌱 Hands-on Planting Activities
🤸♂️ AcroYoga for Kids
🧀 Local Food Samples & Tastings
Come for the activities, stay for the community—whether it’s just for an hour or the whole day! Let’s celebrate our planet at 200 Agricultural Way! 🌎🐓
Give your kiddos a summer of sun-drenched days, soil-stained hands, and deep connections to the earth.
🌱 Ages: 5–14
📅 When: Weekly programming from June 1 – August 14
Registration link in bio!
How to Register:
We are also excited to announce our new and improved website! Head over to farmco.org to see the fresh look and get familiar with the anew layout before the rush begins.
Go to Farmco.org or click the link in BIO.
Click “ Learn” followed by “Youth Education” from the menu.
Choose “Earth Keepers” (or simply scroll down until you see the Earth Keepers section).
Click the “Register” button.
See you at 5:30 PM!
What happens when 70+ community members gather with a shared vision? Last Thursday, we found out. We celebrated the inaugural meal in our new Regenerative Agriculture Learning Center and awarded $175,550 in 0% interest loans to eight incredible local farm entities. Raw Mountain Farm LLC (Basalt): Investing in critical start-up irrigation. They still have CSA openings! DM them @rawmountainfarm . 🥬
Karen Page | Dirt Fairy Farm: Using funds for a new wash/pack shed. Find her 25-member CSA at Glenwood, New Castle & Rifle markets. 🧚
Berry Fungi Farms (Paonia): Fueling a 200% production boost for their “Regenerative Loop” mushroom farm with new industrial freeze dryers. 🍄
Aquila Cellars @aquilacellars : Supercharging farmers market growth to bring their responsibly grown wines to Carbondale, Basalt & Denver. 🍷
Blue Bee Trading Co.: Investing in Large & X-Large freeze dryers to preserve Montrose’s summer harvest year-round. 🐝
Delectamenti Eats: Doubling their grow space for microgreens and expanding into healthy freeze-dried treats. 🥗
Fertile Edge Farm (Paonia): Funding a walk-in cooler for their educational farm focused on soil health and gut health. 🧠
Top of the World Cultivators: Purchasing a harvester and tractor to significantly increase potato acreage in the Roaring Fork Valley. 🥔
Our camp for ages 5–14 offers one-week, themed sessions from June 1–August 14, filled with hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and plenty of farm fun.
👉 Register at farmco.org
🌱 Farmer Campus is now enrolling! Their award-winning Climate Resilience Course is designed for Western farmers and ranchers looking for practical tools to adapt to a changing climate. Link in Bio.
🗓 Feb 3 – Mar 10, 2026 | Tuesdays | 6 live workshops + self-paced modules
What you’ll gain:
✨ Personalized Climate Resilience Action Plan
✨ Peer network & expert guidance
✨ Agroecological principles & decision-support tools
✨ Access to resources like the Adaptation Almanac & Wildfire Resilience Workbook
✨ Real-world strategies from producers across the West
💡 Leave ready to implement actionable climate solutions on your farm or ranch!
We are on the cusp of an extraordinary chapter. The momentum is real. Help us: ✅ Expand the Earth Keepers program. ✅ Finish the Farm Store and classroom interiors. ✅ Purchase produce from local farmers. ✅ Feed and raise our beloved animals.
Donate link in our bio. Thank you.
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term "Third Place"—the anchors of our community life where we relax, converse, and connect.
We are building that anchor right here on the farm, but...a Third Place needs more than walls. It needs: 🎨 Art Hanging Systems ($75) to showcase local talent. 🛋️ Comfortable Seating ($6,000) so neighbors can linger over coffee. 🥕 Abundant Local Food ($15,000) to nourish our families. When you give this Tuesday, you aren't buying a chair. You're buying a seat at the table for a neighbor. Schedule your donation today.
