Venetucci 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 Food Direct.  

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

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

2012 CSA Application
Please Note: CSA SHARES SOLD OUT FOR THE 2012 GROWING SEASON. Please email us to join the waiting list.

 Pumpkins for Kids - over 10,000 kids came out for pumpkins. Find out more and save the dates for next year!

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...
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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 and Pikes Peak Urban Gardens, 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.For more news, check out the most recent Venetucci Farm Enewsletter!

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