Specialties
We grow 40+ different types of vegetables and limited fruits, with over 120 different varieties. We include the Colorado favorites each year, but we also add in new-to-us varieties each season. The seed selection is based on what we want to grow and feedback from the community. We also grow plant starts for community or home gardens (available April through early June).
We are not certified organic. With that said, our values and growing practices do align with both organic and regenerative practices - we use organic and untreated seeds, from which we grow our own plant starts; we engage in soil-conserving practices by using cover crops and mulches, testing our soils regularly, utilizing low-till methods, and adding necessary nutrients and minerals; and we do not use synthetic fertilizers or sprays. Our goal has been, and always will be, to grow high-quality, nutrient-dense foods while also improving the health of the soil in which we grow the food.
Find us at one of our farmers market locations (City Park Farmers Market in Denver, CO on Saturdays and Lafayette Farmers Market in Lafayette, CO on Sundays). Or, consider signing up for a weekly CSA during the growing season - we have local pick up sites in Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Lafayette, Longmont, and Niwot. We also work with local chefs, food rescue organizations, non-profits, and other small businesses.
The farm is leased from a private property owner. All farm visits must be scheduled - no walk-ins.
History
Established in 2020.
Switch Gears Farm was started in December 2020, with the first official growing season starting in January 2021, by Brett and Vanita. Brett has over 15 years of experience working on farms in either CO or PA. By 2020, Brett was eager to be more involved in seed selection, field planning, and soil health so it was time to start Switch Gears Farm. While Brett focuses on the physical aspects of farming, Vanita focuses on everything else - admin, marketing, relationships, etc.