Switch Gears Farm
Never stop growing
There’s always more to learn, so be prepared to switch gears.
Switch Gears Farm is a small-scale vegetable farm rooted in Longmont, Colorado. They received a Restore Colorado grant that enabled them to spread compost across their land, helping their team build the health of their soil in just their second season of operation. With this compost application–in addition to cover-cropping, the use of organic and untreated seeds, and not spraying their crops–Switch Gears is ensuring their ability to cultivate high-quality produce as they simultaneously build soil health over time.
Farming is a serious business, but Farmer Brett also hilariously documents the ups and downs of everyday farm life on their instagram page, @switchgearsfarm. Even when the going gets tough, they’re motivated to do what needs to be done to provide the community with fantastic, unique produce.
Longmont, CO
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Compost Application
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Longmont, CO • Compost Application •
With Zero Foodprint, “You get half upfront which is nice. A lot of grants, you don’t see the money until the Fall, and that’s always an issue. To cut me that check in spring was huge!”
Brett at Switch Gears Farm
