SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Photo by Nolan Blunck
FEAST IN THE FIELD 2025
Thank You for a Magical Evening at Feast in the Field
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From all of us at Mountain Roots — thank you!
The 10th annual Feast in the Field was a beautiful celebration, but more than anything, it was a reflection of you, the generosity, spirit, and heart of this community. Whether you attended, volunteered, donated, raised your paddle, or simply supported our work throughout the year, your impact is felt every day.
Thanks to your incredible support, we raised approximately $200,000 to sustain and grow our work in:
Food security – getting fresh, local food to families who need it most
Environmental education – helping young people connect with where their food comes from and how to care for the earth
Sustainable agriculture – growing food for our region and training future food leaders
Events like Feast are only possible because of the year-round support we receive from people like you. You help us build a stronger, healthier, more resilient food system for everyone in the Gunnison Valley, and we’re so grateful to do this work alongside you.
2025 PHOTO GALLERY
““Eating and drinking delicious local food and wine alfresco, with friends old and new in our amazing town is an incredible gift. Biking home from the Feast under a twinkling blanket of starlight is like a second dessert.”
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Announcing the Mountain Roots Agriculture Education Fund
Honoring a Legacy, Funding the Future
Mountain Roots is proud to launch the Mountain Roots Agriculture Education Fund — a community-driven effort to prepare tomorrow’s ranchers, farmers, and environmental stewards. Honoring the legacy of Gunnison Valley ranchers and farmers and their careful stewardship of the land, your support will help expand our agricultural education programs throughout 2025, including:
NextGen|ReGen Beginning Farmer Training Program — Equipping the next generation of producers with the tools to meet the challenges of food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental resilience.
Youth Education in Schools and Afterschool Programs — Bringing environmental science to life and connecting young people to where food comes from and how to protect the land.
Farm & Food Summer Camps — Offering hands-on learning in growing, cooking, and caring for the land to spark a lifelong connection to food, health, and community.
Make a gift today in their honor to support local food, land stewardship, and agricultural education. Join us in celebrating the local agriculture and investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Seeking Volunteers
Mountain Roots needs your help this year at Feast in the Field. Volunteering at Feast in the Field is the most impact you can make by donating your time to our non-profit organization. Feast raises a significant portion of the Mountain Roots annual budget and relies on volunteers to execute the event and ensure the organization is able to fulfill its mission in the coming year. Mountain Roots is seeking volunteers for: event setup, bartending, check-in, decor, waitstaff, service staff, break down, dishwashing, and transportation.
ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL GET DINNER, BEVERAGES THAT NIGHT AND 2 FREE TICKETS TO HARVEST HOEDOWN IN SEPTEMBER!
Email jennifer@mountainrootsfoodproject.org for more info
THE FEAST IN THE FIELD IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
Your Support Contributes To…
4+ acres of land converted into growing spaces
Producing over 12,000 pounds of food every year
The Farm to School program: helping to teach math, science, and nutrition through growing food
The Cooking Matters Program: teaching adults to cook from scratch on a budget
Growing and collecting backyard harvests for families in need
Donating more than 3,500 pounds of fresh organic food to families in need all year long
Training 20+ young adults each year to enter careers in agriculture, food systems, and education
A multi-farmer CSA, connecting farmers with consumers, increasing demand for local food and generating $120,000 in revenues for local farmers