Welcome
to Peach Valley CSA, a "Community Supported Agriculture"
farm.
Peach Valley was established as a Community Farm in 1990 and is among Colorado’s first CSA farms. Peach Valley, an
historic agricultural area of small farms, ranches and orchards,
lies about 15 miles west of Glenwood Springs, at 5,500 feet in
the Colorado River drainage of the central Rocky Mountains. Surrounded
by majestic mountains, national forest lands, high desert plateaus
and colorful mesas, the region carries the mark of ancient oceans
and was the ancestral home of the Ute Mountain Indians. Nestled
along the I – 70 corridor, about 150 miles west of Denver,
the area is popular for summer and winter recreation and light
industry. Rich soils, abundant sunshine, excellent water, and
a moderate climate also make it very productive for agriculture.
Our homesteading and small farming venture began here in 1980.
Garden and orchard areas have been farmed organically from the
start. Soil health is accomplished through crop rotations, aged
manures, and compost from flocks of sheep and chickens. Water
from the Flat Tops area of the White River National Forest serve
the valley through ditches diverted from the Elk Creeks. Farm
labor is done primarily by hand with the help of several small
tractors and tillers. Several hoophouse and coldframe structures
help extend the seasons.
Peach Valley CSA, in conjunction with several other area organic
farms, produces food to supply members and farmers markets with
fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meats and eggs for nearly
forty weeks of the year. Shares are available for Spring Salad
Garden (March - May), Summer Garden, Summer Orchard (June - October),
and Winter Storage (November – February). The Glenwood Springs
Farmers Market (July – November) has been our Saturday home
since it’s formation in 1985. We welcome your interest and
participation.
3465 Peach Valley
Road (214)
Silt, Colorado 81652
Phone: (970) 876-2850
Fax: (970) 876-2857
E-mail: pvcsawco@rof.net