Supporting nonprofits, schools and community gardens in receiving the highest quality, nutrient dense soil for their growing educational programs.

Soil that Serves is a partnership opportunity for registered nonprofits, community gardens, farm to school programs and others of the like to join the roots of the food and education movement and receive our lowest soil cost opportunity. We encourage groups to apply that are creating changes in their community through education, food security and prioritizing soil and nutrient health.

If you are a nonprofit, community garden or school program and are interested in being considered to join Soil that Serves, or know someone who is, please fill out and submit our application or email rylee@paoniasoilco.com with any questions.

“Humans have the least experience with how to live and thus the most to learn – we must look to our teachers among the other species for guidance. Their wisdom is apparent in the way that they live. They teach us by example.”
– Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass 


Cloud City Conservation Center & Farm

est. 2014, est. 2017

Mission
The mission of the Cloud City Farm is addressing healthy food access challenges in Lake County and inspire stewardship of our natural resources through local food production, educational opportunities, and community engagement.

Leadville, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE


The Nature Connection

est. 2018

Mission
To provide programs in schools that get kids active and moving and building confidence to explore on their own. To empower families with programs throughout the year so they can to weave a love for the outdoors into the fabric of their lives.

Hotchkiss, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Historic Montclair Community Gardens

est. 2010

Mission
A 22 plot community garden in the heart of Denver, growing food and making a weekly delivery to their local food bank with fresh, organic produce.

Denver, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Manna – The Durango Soup Kitchen

est. 1985

Mission
The mission of Manna is to provide, in the spirit of faith and love, nourishing meals and supportive services in an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for those in need.

Durango, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Growing Gardens

est. 1998

Mission
To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture.

Boulder, CO
303-443-9952

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Groundwork

est. 2018

Mission
Groundwork offers educational programs and publications that seek to shift the foundations of how we understand ourselves and our place in the world. We envision a just and sustainable future, founded upon respectful and reciprocal relationships between the land and all its
inhabitants.

Paonia, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

The Learning Council

est. 1996

Mission
The Learning Council is an educational hub for the North Fork Valley, connecting learners and educators to meet specific needs and empower personal growth. The outcomes of our programs encourage learners to give back to the community through service. Responding to the needs of our community we offer a variety of classes and learning opportunities for all ages and skill levels, continually broadening our course selection.inhabitants.

Paonia, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE


Red Dirt Collective

est. 2020

Mission
We are a group of like-minded individuals working to help our working class neighbors in Norman, Oklahoma through mutual aid, organization, social investigation, and friendship.

Norman, Oklahoma

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Food to Power

est. 2013

Mission

To cultivate a healthy, equitable food system in greater Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Highwater Farm

est. 2019

Mission

We use sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increase access to healthy food in Garfield County.

Silt, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Guidestone Colorado

est. 2007

Mission

Guidestone Colorado is dedicated to growing a vibrant agricultural future through education, community building and partnerships. Guidestone works toward this mission by providing Farmhands Education Programs, supporting school meals and garden education through our Farm to School Program, helping farmers find access to land and resources through the Colorado Land Link program, and bridging the past to the future of agriculture at the Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center.

Salida, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

Lift Up Routt County

est. 1996
Mission
Respecting the dignity of every person, LiftUp serves our community by providing resources and assistance to meet basic human needs and strengthen self-sufficiency. 

Steamboat Springs & Oak Creek, CO 

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

 

 

 

School Programs

Montezuma Farm to School Project

est. 2009

Mission
 Since its humble beginnings in 2009, MSTFP has focused its mission on providing integrated hands-on school garden classes in Montezuma County. What began with a farm field trip for forty Mancos students has grown to seven school gardens in all three districts providing engaging lessons at the crossroads of food production, resource conservation, and nutrition.

Cortez, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE


Delta County School District

est. 2019

Mission
The Delta County School District Farm to School Program works to promote healthy lifestyles with hands-on agriculture and nutrition education in the classroom and garden, create connections between classrooms, communities and local farms through field trips and summer programs, and increase access to healthy, local foods for all families. Serving 8 schools and 2,500 students.

Delta, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE


Paradox Valley Charter School

est. 1999

Mission
Expanding their outdoor education model, they are including a garden program into their curriculum to foster knowledge, skills and the unique character associated with a love of the outdoor experience.

Paradox, CO

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

NONPROFIT APPLICATION

 

 

Non-Profit Application
Physical Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Mailing Address (Please fill in if different from physical address above)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

Maximum file size: 268.44MB

Sending