info@mountainrootsfoodproject.org PO Box 323 Gunnison, CO 81230
Cooperative Gardens
The Cooperative Gardens provide an opportunity for individuals to subscribe to a collaborative gardening experience. Co-Op gardens are operated by and for a specific group of annual gardeners who contribute resources, time, and energy to the garden and, in return, are the primary beneficiaries of the garden’s produce. At the beginning of the season, gardeners purchase a share in the garden and commit to a comparable number of hours of work. Then, they share in the planning, work, risk, and benefits of a sustainable organic garden. Decisions are made collectively within the shareholder group. Gardeners agree to donate a portion of the food produced. Mountain Roots provides resources, tool-share, training, promotion, community connections, monitoring, and technical support
to the Co-Op gardeners.
NORTH BOULEVARD 2012
AGRICULTURE COLLECTIVE
2012 WORK DAYS: Saturdays, 8-12
LOCATION: 900 Block of North
Boulevard, Gunnison
SIZE: 1/3 acre residential lot
PLOT MEMBERS for 2012:
Jonathan and Beth Coop, Ian Oster, Brain Goldstein, Zach Triesman and Alyssa, Dakota Becker, Steve Schecter, Alec Solemio
WSC INTERNS: Kyle Brookins, Dakota Becker
STORY: In 2011 this garden was a traditional community garden. The first Co-Op team is working to convert the beds, expand to use every bit of available space, including part of a lot across the street.
STATUS:
NBAC is looking for additional members for the 2013 growing season. Contact Ian Oster to get involved.
VISIT our interns’ BLOG for the Co-Op Garden
2011
Interested in growing food with a group of folks who share the work, share the food, share the fun? Consider becoming a member of our co-op gardens. Memberships renew in fall.
Mountain Roots Food Project is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.