"This feels really bright and like the small piece in the world that I'm meant to do," said Two Roots owner Harper Kaufman.
Situated on 22 acres in Basalt, Two Roots is a regenerative farm that grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The crew enables biodiversity through meaningful farming practices, including organic, sustainable, and chemical-free, minimal tillage, crop rotation, and non-invasive pest management, like using oranges to rehome pill bugs from the greenhouse to the compost.
"I think folks are realizing that local food production is really important," he said. "Having local food security is important for everyone."
Today, Two Roots provides food for 200+ CSA members, local restaurants and its Friday food stand. They also share food with Lift-Up and Pitkin County Senior Center and have a sliding-scale CSA option to address food insecurity.
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