Mark and Kena Guttridge have farmed the land at Ollin Farms since 2007. The couple have dedicated their work to bringing regenerative agricultural practices to Boulder County and beyond.
Regenerative agricultural practices are farming and grazing practices that work to reverse climate change through the rebuilding and restoring of healthy soil. Healthy soil produces nutrient-dense foods.
Ollin Farms has joined with Boulder Mushroom, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, People Pollinator Action Network and some special youth leaders to host a presentation titled “Soil and Community Health.”
The event will take place at the Left Hand Grange, located at 195 2nd Ave. in Niwot at 6 p.m. on Feb. 20.
Presenters will provide an update on the current efforts being made in Boulder County to increase soil health while also increasing access to locally grown nutrient-dense food.
“From changing weather patterns to economic challenges of land stewards, to widespread use of herbicides on Open Space, there are many hurdles facing local ecosystems. The good news is that adoption of innovative approaches to managing nutrients, water, and biological systems on food-producing and Open Space lands is also increasing,” stated the presenters in a prepared statement.
The event will also provide educational opportunities to community members from local businesses and organizations promoting ecosystem health.
“Working together, we can restore our connection to the natural world through ecosystem restoration, seasonal eating, and community connection,” the news release stated.
