Venetucci FarmVenetucci Farm

Located on the southwestern edge of Colorado Springs, this historic 190 acre urban farm, known as the “Pumpkin Farm”, was established by the Venetucci Family in 1936. Nick and Bambi Venetucci gave away thousands of pumpkins each fall to area school children. Wanting to preserve this valuable piece of land as a farm, the Venetucci's put it into conservancy and gifted the farm to the Pikes Peak Community Foundation in 2006. Thanks to the generosity of the Venetucci Family and the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, Venetucci Farm is once again a working farm committed to growing healthy food and providing healthy experiences for the Colorado Springs community.

What do we grow and where do we sell it?

Venetucci Farm is most famous for its large pumpkin patch and for the annual Pumpkin4Kids give-away program. In addition to this fabulous community program, we also grow over 100 different varieties of chemical-free vegetables and herbs. The farm is also home to pastured heritage hogs, grass fed beef, and a large flock of laying hens. All our products are sold locally through a CSA program, at the local farmers market, Colorado Farm and Art Market, an on-site farm stand, and to local restaurants, including Adams Mountain Cafe, Bon Appetit, Pizzeria Rustica, Nosh, and Ranch Foods Direct.

Venetucci Farm is also a proud member of the Peaks to Plains Alliance
 

Living Close to Home: Urban Homesteading and Sustainability Classes

Interested in a more sustainable lifestyle? Venetucci Farm has introduced a new series of lectures, classes and events called the Living Close to Home Series.  Join us for a full slate of classes, including Growing Fruit Trees, Making Goat Cheese, Canning, Raising Honeybees, and Backyard Chickens.  We have also introduced new classes for Teens, Ages 13-18, including Chicken Coop 101,Pizza from the Garden and Cheese Making.
If you enjoy being part of the creative process behind food, these “Living Close to Home” classes are for you.  Find out more.
 

How do we grow it?

Recognizing that ‘soil in good heart’ is at the root of healthy plants, healthy food, healthy people and a healthy planet, we employ farming practices that restore and enhance the health of the soil. Aware of the damaging effects chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides have on the eco-system above as well as below the soil surface, we choose not to use them. We rely instead on minimal tillage, cover and inter- cropping, composting, diverse and rotational cropping, careful seed selection, and the integration of farm animals to help build the soil and create a healthy, diverse farm eco-system.

How can you get connected to the Farm?

We invite the community to join us in this good work by taking advantage of the many meaningful education and volunteer opportunities we offer. In addition to our Summer Programs for Kids, we offer educational tours, classes and service learning opportunities for school and community groups in the spring and fall. We also welcome volunteers throughout the growing season.


News

Starlight Dining at Venetucci Farm

Reservations starting May 15th - Call 389-1251 and Reserve your table for Monday, July 30, Chip Johnson, Warehouse; Monday, August 27, Jay Gust, Tapateria (SOLD OUT) or  Monday, September 17  Greg Soukup, Blue Sage.

 

Some 30 years ago, Charles Kuralt visited Venetucci Farm for a feature on the great pumpkin give-away. Thanks to modern technology, the video is now available on Youtube. Enjoy!

Volunteer...
Come down to the Farm for the next Volunteer Day Sign up Now!

Education ...
Venetucci Farm introduces a Living Close to Home Series: Gardening, Farming, Nutrition, and Sustainability Classes For Adults, Children or Families - Presented by Venetucci Farm, Find out More!

Already planning for Summer 2012? Please don't miss our successful Summer Programs for Kids coming in June.

 

Venetucci Farm staff now offers Farm Tours for groups of 10 or more and self-giuded tours for families and smaller groups. Find out more about how you can visit and learn more about Venetucci Farm.


Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) ...
2012 CSA SOLD OUT  For more information or for wait list, please call Jamie at 389-1251.

 

For more news, check out the most recent Venetucci Farm Enewsletter!

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