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Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:57:19Z

KateN:

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the '''regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.'''

==Pillars: Learn, Connect, Grow, Receive==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**Generosity
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The Body
**The Self
**Relationships

===Intentions:===
• Provide a model of a communal lifestyle dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.
• Build and maintain restorative relationships with self, others, animals, and the land.
• Adapt ancient and indigenous wisdom practices for the modern context.
• Engage all who enter in practices that cultivate access to inner wisdom and peace

===Vision:===
• 80 acres of land in Boulder County.
• A large community gathering place/learning space.
• A small holding for livestock and horse therapy.
• An experimental farm plot for regenerative farming practices and a garden/bee sanctuary.
• A community of tiny houses for overnight retreats and professional learning.
• Cabins/dwellings for land stewards/caretakers of the space.
• Living Cathedral

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:53:40Z

KateN: /* Pillars: Learn, Connect, Grow, Receive */

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit==

==Pillars: Learn, Connect, Grow, Receive==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**Generosity
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The Body
**The Self
**Relationships

===Intentions:===
• Provide a model of a communal lifestyle dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.
• Build and maintain restorative relationships with self, others, animals, and the land.
• Adapt ancient and indigenous wisdom practices for the modern context.
• Engage all who enter in practices that cultivate access to inner wisdom and peace

===Vision:===
• 80 acres of land in Boulder County.
• A large community gathering place/learning space.
• A small holding for livestock and horse therapy.
• An experimental farm plot for regenerative farming practices and a garden/bee sanctuary.
• A community of tiny houses for overnight retreats and professional learning.
• Cabins/dwellings for land stewards/caretakers of the space.
• Living Cathedral

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:53:08Z

KateN: /* Pillars */

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit==

==Pillars: Learn, Connect, Grow, Receive==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The Body
**The Self
**Relationships

===Intentions:===
• Provide a model of a communal lifestyle dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.
• Build and maintain restorative relationships with self, others, animals, and the land.
• Adapt ancient and indigenous wisdom practices for the modern context.
• Engage all who enter in practices that cultivate access to inner wisdom and peace

===Vision:===
• 80 acres of land in Boulder County.
• A large community gathering place/learning space.
• A small holding for livestock and horse therapy.
• An experimental farm plot for regenerative farming practices and a garden/bee sanctuary.
• A community of tiny houses for overnight retreats and professional learning.
• Cabins/dwellings for land stewards/caretakers of the space.
• Living Cathedral

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa Vision

2020-11-25T00:52:15Z

KateN: /* Rhythm of Community Life */

[[Sunrise Mesa]]

==Mission==
==Vision==
==Values==

===Rhythm of Community Life===
*Daily
*Weekly
*Seasonally/Annually
**Midsummer Feast?
**Harvest Festival Annually
**Cranmer's visit each year

Sunrise Mesa Vision

2020-11-25T00:48:49Z

KateN: /* Rhythm of Community Life */

[[Sunrise Mesa]]

==Mission==
==Vision==
==Values==

===Rhythm of Community Life===
*Daily
*Weekly
*Seasonally/Annually
**Cranmer's visit each year

Sunrise Mesa Vision

2020-11-25T00:47:13Z

KateN:

[[Sunrise Mesa]]

==Mission==
==Vision==
==Values==

===Rhythm of Community Life===
*Daily
*Weekly
*Seasonally/Annually

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:46:20Z

KateN: /* People to Ask */

Form a strategy and delegate tasks to [[Sunrise Mesa]] team members

*Chelsey Sweet
*Kate Newburgh
*Andre Houssney
*Richard & Blanka
*Alex Beal
*Dustin Biondi
*Ried Lustig
*Abe Lentner
*Jordan Cummings

====People to Ask====
*Ried and Kelsey Morgan
*Define roles and responsibilities for each with goals
*Categorize tasks as Urgent vs Important, create goals and timeline

==Immediate Action Items==
*Mask remainder of Mobile Home for painting (Richard & Blanka)
*Renovate Poultry Shed (Dustin) prep for introducing birds

*Paint Two Bedrooms and the Bathroom of the Mobile Home - Zach Chupa
*Connect 220v electrical panel of Tiny house and remove the extension cords
*trench for water
*connect tank
*modify well pump connect using pitiless adapter
*investigate the pressure pump

*name, list and map all structures, areas, ponds and pasture
*prepare notes for meeting with John and Lisa Marie Cranmer

==Horse Barn (White)==
*Source sheet metal (standing seam)
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Investigate Foundation

==Red Barn (Red)==
*Investigate foundation and plan new footing
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Create plant for roof

==Beekeeping==
*assess hives
*treat for mites
*winterize
*secure against bears

==Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas==
*[[Sunrise Mesa Prairie Dog Plan]]: create
*Spread Manure, lots
*Map water and plan ditches
*Fencing Plan
*Ponds and Streambed Rebuild
*Soil Prep for planting in Spring

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:46:08Z

KateN:

Form a strategy and delegate tasks to [[Sunrise Mesa]] team members

*Chelsey Sweet
*Kate Newburgh
*Andre Houssney
*Richard & Blanka
*Alex Beal
*Dustin Biondi
*Ried Lustig
*Abe Lentner
*Jordan Cummings

====People to Ask====
*Ried and Kelsey Morgan
*

*Define roles and responsibilities for each with goals
*Categorize tasks as Urgent vs Important, create goals and timeline

==Immediate Action Items==
*Mask remainder of Mobile Home for painting (Richard & Blanka)
*Renovate Poultry Shed (Dustin) prep for introducing birds

*Paint Two Bedrooms and the Bathroom of the Mobile Home - Zach Chupa
*Connect 220v electrical panel of Tiny house and remove the extension cords
*trench for water
*connect tank
*modify well pump connect using pitiless adapter
*investigate the pressure pump

*name, list and map all structures, areas, ponds and pasture
*prepare notes for meeting with John and Lisa Marie Cranmer

==Horse Barn (White)==
*Source sheet metal (standing seam)
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Investigate Foundation

==Red Barn (Red)==
*Investigate foundation and plan new footing
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Create plant for roof

==Beekeeping==
*assess hives
*treat for mites
*winterize
*secure against bears

==Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas==
*[[Sunrise Mesa Prairie Dog Plan]]: create
*Spread Manure, lots
*Map water and plan ditches
*Fencing Plan
*Ponds and Streambed Rebuild
*Soil Prep for planting in Spring

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:43:13Z

KateN: /* Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas */

Form a strategy and delegate tasks to team members

**Kate
**Andre
**Richard & Blanka
**Alex
**Dustin

*Define roles and responsibilities for each with goals
*Categorize tasks as Urgent vs Important, create goals and timeline

==Immediate Action Items==
*Mask remainder of Mobile Home for painting (Richard & Blanka)
*Renovate Poultry Shed (Dustin) prep for introducing birds

*Paint Two Bedrooms and the Bathroom of the Mobile Home - Zach Chupa
*Connect 220v electrical panel of Tiny house and remove the extension cords
*trench for water
*connect tank
*modify well pump connect using pitiless adapter
*investigate the pressure pump

*name, list and map all structures, areas, ponds and pasture
*prepare notes for meeting with John and Lisa Marie Cranmer

==Horse Barn (White)==
*Source sheet metal (standing seam)
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Investigate Foundation

==Red Barn (Red)==
*Investigate foundation and plan new footing
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Create plant for roof

==Beekeeping==
*assess hives
*treat for mites
*winterize
*secure against bears

==Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas==
*[[Sunrise Mesa Prairie Dog Plan]]: create
*Spread Manure, lots
*Map water and plan ditches
*Fencing Plan
*Ponds and Streambed Rebuild
*Soil Prep for planting in Spring

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:39:44Z

KateN: /* Immediate Action Items */

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:38:52Z

KateN: /* Immediate Action Items */

Form a strategy and delegate tasks to team members

**Kate
**Andre
**Richard & Blanka
**Alex
**Dustin

*Define roles and responsibilities for each with goals
*Categorize tasks as Urgent vs Important, create goals and timeline

==Immediate Action Items==
*Mask remainder of Mobile Home for painting (Richard & Blanka)
*Renovate Poultry Shed (Dustin) prep for introducing birds

*Paint Two Bedrooms and the Bathroom of the Mobile Home - Zach Chupa
*Connect 220v electrical panel of Tiny house and remove the extension cords
*trench for water
*connect tank
*modify well pump connect using pitiless adapter
*investigate the pressure pump

*name, list and map all structures, areas, ponds and pasture
*prepare notes for meeting with John and Lisa Marie

==Horse Barn (White)==
*Source sheet metal (standing seam)
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Investigate Foundation

==Red Barn (Red)==
*Investigate foundation and plan new footing
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Create plant for roof

==Beekeeping==
*assess hives
*treat for mites
*winterize
*secure against bears

==Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas==
*[[Sunrise Mesa Prairie Dog Plan]]: create
*Spread Manure, lots
*Map water and plan ditches
*Fencing Plan
*Ponds and Streambed Rebuild
*

Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks

2020-11-25T00:36:25Z

KateN: /* Pastures */

Form a strategy and delegate tasks to team members

**Kate
**Andre
**Richard & Blanka
**Alex
**Dustin

*Define roles and responsibilities for each with goals
*Categorize tasks as Urgent vs Important, create goals and timeline

==Immediate Action Items==
*Mask remainder of Mobile Home for painting (Richard & Blanka)
*Renovate Poultry Shed (Dustin) prep for introducing birds

*Paint Two Bedrooms and the Bathroom of the Mobile Home
*Connect 220v electrical panel of Tiny house and remove the extension cords
*trench for water
*connect tank
*modify well pump connect using pitiless adapter
*investigate the pressure pump

*name, list and map all structures, areas, ponds and pasture
*prepare notes for meeting with John and Lisa Marie

==Horse Barn (White)==
*Source sheet metal (standing seam)
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Investigate Foundation

==Red Barn (Red)==
*Investigate foundation and plan new footing
*Investigate structural members and plan sistering
*Create plant for roof

==Beekeeping==
*assess hives
*treat for mites
*winterize
*secure against bears

==Pastures, Fields and Outdoor Areas==
*[[Sunrise Mesa Prairie Dog Plan]]: create
*Spread Manure, lots
*Map water and plan ditches
*Fencing Plan
*Ponds and Streambed Rebuild
*

Sunrise Mesa to-do list

2020-11-25T00:32:54Z

KateN:

[[Sunrise Mesa]] Community Task List

18:35, 19 November 2020 (MST)
*Schedule meeting with Abe - Andre
*Nov 25, 2020 at 11 meeting with Abe

Sunrise Mesa to-do list

2020-11-25T00:32:41Z

KateN:

[[Sunrise Mesa]] Community Task List

18:35, 19 November 2020 (MST)
*schedule meeting with Abe - Andre
*Nov 25, 2020 at 11 meeting with Abe

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:31:07Z

KateN:

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit==

==Pillars==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The Body
**The Self
**Relationships

===Intentions:===
• Provide a model of a communal lifestyle dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.
• Build and maintain restorative relationships with self, others, animals, and the land.
• Adapt ancient and indigenous wisdom practices for the modern context.
• Engage all who enter in practices that cultivate access to inner wisdom and peace

===Vision:===
• 80 acres of land in Boulder County.
• A large community gathering place/learning space.
• A small holding for livestock and horse therapy.
• An experimental farm plot for regenerative farming practices and a garden/bee sanctuary.
• A community of tiny houses for overnight retreats and professional learning.
• Cabins/dwellings for land stewards/caretakers of the space.
• Living Cathedral

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:28:36Z

KateN: /* Four Pillars */

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Four Pillars==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The Body
**The Self
**Relationships

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:26:55Z

KateN: /* Four Pillars */

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Four Pillars==

* Community
**Radical Integrity: Honesty, Vulnerability, Communication
**the Rule of Love
**Space for collaboration, sharing, and gathering.
**Local and global partnerships

* Education
**Teaching sustainable practices for restorative living for kids and adults.
**Path of the Heart

* Regeneration
**Agriculture
**The body
**Relationships

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa Vision

2020-11-25T00:15:53Z

KateN:

[[Sunrise Mesa]]

===Rhythm of Community Life===
*Daily
*Weekly
*Seasonally/Annually

Sunrise Mesa Vision

2020-11-25T00:15:29Z

KateN: Created page with " ===Rhythm of Community Life=== *Daily *Weekly *Seasonally/Annually"

===Rhythm of Community Life===
*Daily
*Weekly
*Seasonally/Annually

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:14:55Z

KateN: /* Other Links */

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Four Pillars==

* Community
* Education
* Regeneration

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-25T00:14:40Z

KateN:

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Four Pillars==

* Community
* Education
* Regeneration

===Other Links===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Vision Statement]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Infrastructure Tasks]]
*[[Sunrise Mesa Design Ideas]]
*[[Team Member Possibilities list]]

Sunrise Mesa to-do list

2020-11-20T01:35:43Z

KateN:

[[Sunrise Mesa]] Community Task List

18:35, 19 November 2020 (MST)
*schedule meeting with Abe - Andre

Sunrise Mesa to-do list

2020-11-20T01:35:02Z

KateN: Created page with "~~~~~ *schedule meeting with Abe - Andre"

18:35, 19 November 2020 (MST)
*schedule meeting with Abe - Andre

Sunrise Mesa

2020-11-20T01:34:30Z

KateN:

'''Sunrise Mesa''' is an intentional community dedicated to the regeneration of earth, body, and spirit.

==Four Pillars==

* Community
* Education
* Regeneration

===Administrative Details===
*[[Sunrise Mesa to-do list]]

Equine Therapy Program

2020-11-20T01:18:42Z

KateN: /* What to Expect: */

==Peace, Trust, and Connection through Equine Therapy==

Jacob Springs Farm is now offering Equine Therapy to the community.

Horses have long been recognized as spiritual allies to humans. Calm, sensitive, and graceful creatures, they heighten our emotional intelligence and allow us access to our hidden internal states. Their pure presence offers a reflection of our own anxieties, fears, and blockages to our natural state of peace and joy.

Come work with us to find new paths to accessing your higher self.

===About the Handler===

Dr. Kate Newburgh grew up with horses, and has thirteen years of experience working with troubled young adults. With a background in curriculum design for Social-Emotional Learning, she offers a unique program that uses horse wisdom and care for others as a vehicle for self-discovery, healing, and growth. She has extensive experience working with young adults diagnosed with learning disabilities and trauma. This program is designed for teens and adults.

===About the Program:===
* 60-min sessions, 1-1
* Offered afternoons, between 2 and 4:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
* Suggested donation: $75 per session
* Contact us to schedule a session and to have any questions answered.

=== What to Expect:===
We will be outside for the whole hour, possibly walking through mud. [[appropriate attire | Dress appropriately]]. Bring snacks if you need them. We want you physically comfortable.

'''This is not a riding lesson'''. Part of our work may involve riding, but the main intention of these sessions is to help you access your inner states through communing with the horse. If you want a riding lesson, please inquire.

Equine Therapy Program

2020-11-20T01:18:19Z

KateN: /* What to Expect: */

==Peace, Trust, and Connection through Equine Therapy==

Jacob Springs Farm is now offering Equine Therapy to the community.

Horses have long been recognized as spiritual allies to humans. Calm, sensitive, and graceful creatures, they heighten our emotional intelligence and allow us access to our hidden internal states. Their pure presence offers a reflection of our own anxieties, fears, and blockages to our natural state of peace and joy.

Come work with us to find new paths to accessing your higher self.

===About the Handler===

Dr. Kate Newburgh grew up with horses, and has thirteen years of experience working with troubled young adults. With a background in curriculum design for Social-Emotional Learning, she offers a unique program that uses horse wisdom and care for others as a vehicle for self-discovery, healing, and growth. She has extensive experience working with young adults diagnosed with learning disabilities and trauma. This program is designed for teens and adults.

===About the Program:===
* 60-min sessions, 1-1
* Offered afternoons, between 2 and 4:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
* Suggested donation: $75 per session
* Contact us to schedule a session and to have any questions answered.

=== What to Expect:===
We will be outside for the whole hour, possibly walking through mud. [[Dress appropriately | appropriate attire]]. Bring snacks if you need them. We want you physically comfortable.

'''This is not a riding lesson'''. Part of our work may involve riding, but the main intention of these sessions is to help you access your inner states through communing with the horse. If you want a riding lesson, please inquire.

Equine Therapy Program

2020-11-20T01:17:33Z

KateN: Created page with "==Peace, Trust, and Connection through Equine Therapy== Jacob Springs Farm is now offering Equine Therapy to the community. Horses have long been recognized as spiritual all..."

==Peace, Trust, and Connection through Equine Therapy==

Jacob Springs Farm is now offering Equine Therapy to the community.

Horses have long been recognized as spiritual allies to humans. Calm, sensitive, and graceful creatures, they heighten our emotional intelligence and allow us access to our hidden internal states. Their pure presence offers a reflection of our own anxieties, fears, and blockages to our natural state of peace and joy.

Come work with us to find new paths to accessing your higher self.

===About the Handler===

Dr. Kate Newburgh grew up with horses, and has thirteen years of experience working with troubled young adults. With a background in curriculum design for Social-Emotional Learning, she offers a unique program that uses horse wisdom and care for others as a vehicle for self-discovery, healing, and growth. She has extensive experience working with young adults diagnosed with learning disabilities and trauma. This program is designed for teens and adults.

===About the Program:===
* 60-min sessions, 1-1
* Offered afternoons, between 2 and 4:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
* Suggested donation: $75 per session
* Contact us to schedule a session and to have any questions answered.

=== What to Expect:===
We will be outside for the whole hour, possibly walking through mud. Dress appropriately. Bring snacks if you need them. We want you physically comfortable.

'''This is not a riding lesson'''. Part of our work may involve riding, but the main intention of these sessions is to help you access your inner states through communing with the horse. If you want a riding lesson, please inquire.

Jacob Springs Farm

2020-11-20T01:15:00Z

KateN:

[[Image:Farm Dinner-61.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Jacob Springs Farm Logo.jpg|thumb]]

'''Jacob Springs''' is a diversified [[beyond organic]] farm, located near [[Boulder, Colorado]] on the southeast corner of Arapahoe road and 75th street just minutes from Boulder on the jump bus line. We specialize in grass-fed proteins. We have eggs, pork, beef, lamb and chicken, as well as grass-based milk from 9 lovely cows; fruit and vegetables [[Jacob Springs Farm:Seasonality | in season]], apples, beets, garlic, leeks, greens, [[comb honey]] from our [[Jacob Springs honey program|bees]] and plenty more

We are passionate advocates of [[Regenerative Grazing]] and we are actively researching and developing techniques and technology for [[Subsistance farming|subsistence farmers]] worldwide. In close cooperation with [[Sambah Naturals|Zambeezi]], we created a co-op with nearly 1,200 small-scale farmers in Zambia, Africa to improve their productivity and sustainability. We are currently ten people and a couple of dogs, led by Hazel an [[English Shepherd]]. We enjoy sharing meals together a few times a week.
Recently our farm has been awarded the lease on a wonderful City of Boulder OSMP property after several years of battling serious issues with the [[City of Boulder OSMP Bidding Process]]!

"What's with your website?" Our [[RAWiki project]] aims to make detailed information about regenerative agriculture available to other farms

==Farm programs==

[[File:VeronicaInSpring.jpg|thumb]]

As a diversified, "[[everything farm]]" , Jacob Springs organizes it's production into various [[farm programs]];

Currently the major farm programs for customers are the [[Meat CSA|'''Jacob Springs Farm Meat CSA''']], the [[Jacob Springs raw milk program|'''Raw Milk Shares''']], [[Jacob Springs honey program|'''Honey''']], amazing [[Jacob Springs pork program|'''pastured pork''']] and specialty vegetable crops as available, as well as our self-serve [[Jacob Springs layer feed program|'''Organic layer feed''' for chickens and ducks]] Call or email us for more information. farmteam (at) Jacobsprings.com

Jacob Springs now offers an [[Equine Therapy Program]].

A full list of current and past programs is found [[List of Jacob Springs Farm programs| here]]:

==History==

[[Jacob Springs Farm]] was founded by [[André Houssney|Andre Houssney]] in the spring of 2010 with the purchase of the Condon/Debaker property close to Boulder. Prior to the purchase, the farm, located at [[Jacob's Corner]], had been named "Cottonwood Farm" after a row of giant cottonwood trees which had been planted along Arapahoe Road (originally called Valley Road) in the 1860's. Since the cottonwoods were now gone, having been cut down in 2005 when Arapahoe Road was widened, and since the Condon Family had chosen to continue using the name "Cottonwood Farm" on land they lease from the Jacobs family to the West of 75th street.

[[Naming Jacob Springs Farm|The name "Jacob Springs Farm"]] was chosen to recognize the Jacobs family who had long farmed at this intersection, to recognize farm's location at Jacob's Corner, the springs of water on the property - including the one at Jacob's corner and to recognize the Biblical story of Jacob's Spring in the book of John chapter 4.

The farm quickly grew into [[Andre Houssney|Andre's]] primary activity.

==Daily Schedule==

The farm schedule begins each day Monday through Saturday at dawn (see [[Jacob Springs dawn start times]] calendar) with a 15-20 minute meeting prior to chores. Volunteers, wwoofers, and farm team members are expected to attend. Chores follow the meeting. Workers are invited to join in a (typically) wonderful breakfast following chores. Over breakfast, we typically engage in an informal discussion topic. After breakfast, special projects continue until 11 or noon.

===see also===
*[[What to expect for WWOOFers | What to expect for volunteers]]
*[[What to expect for WWOOFers]]
*[https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KCOBOULD417&cm_ven=localwx_pwsdash#history/s20180512/e20180519/mweek Current weather]

==Philosophy==
We take nature as the best model for our ecosystem design. Informed by technology, science, traditional agricultural practices from around the globe, principles of permaculture and regenerative grazing as promoted by [[Allan Savory]] and [https://savory.global the Savory Institute] we attempt to create a wholistic, financially viable and ecologically sound human community around food production and land restoration.

Agriculture is the primary way humans interact with the ecosystem. As such, it is key to many of the global problems we face. We are currently challenged with problems of the poor quality of food, poor profitability for small-scale farmers, the need to increase production for a growing population, problems with pollution and waste, declining biodiversity and climate change.

We believe that the solutions for the problems in agriculture are fundamentally ecological and not technological. Technology can help! Innovative solutions, such as those developed in our [[Agronimo|farm maker-space]] initiative [[Agronimo]] can assist us in applying ecological solutions to local and global problems, and science informs and enables us to better understand and vet solutions to these problems. There is much, however, that we still don't know - gleaming aquaponic warehouses and synthetic meat growing in petri dishes are not viable solutions, indeed they are further steps in the wrong, reductionist and simplistic directions that we have been heading as a society. We, instead, look to solutions from nature, supported by technology. Natural systems are productive, complex, high-tech and balanced. As we observe the patterns in nature and seek to emulate them, we are taking a shortcut in the right direction, we believe that studying nature enables us to begin learning to think the thoughts of the creator. This is what we mean by [[farming God's way.]] This principle prompts us to seek out solutions in farming principles such as [[Permaculture]], [[Holistic Range Management]], and many others.

We have a complex definition for success but our shorthand version for ecological success is simple:

# Observe an increase in biodiversity over time, in soil microbes, in livestock genetic diversity, in plant life and in wildlife.
# Observe an increase in soil fertility over time, including an increase of soil organic matter (soil carbon) which means a decrease in atmospheric carbon.

Other goals are:

*to maximize biomass production and carbon uptake
*to maximize carbon sequestration
*to minimize use of energy and materials, especially non-renewable forms
*to increase water retention capability of landscapes; in soils, biomass and in surface features.

===Values===

We exist to love and serve by:
*Loving and caring for our human inheritance, God's creation
*Loving and caring for others; customers, fellow workers, local and global community though compassion and good food
*Living joyfully, honestly and well, to make a living and care for ourselves

==Goals==
*Education of young farmers through [[WWOOF]] and internships
*Demonstration of a model of [[profitability]] in regenerative family farming
*Production of [[quality|high quality products]] that are healthy and nutrient dense
*[[JacobSpringsFarm:Goals#Ecological_Restoration|Ecological restoration]] of our property as well as adjacent and leased land
*Achievement of a high level of [[animal well-being]] through reproducible animal husbandry practices
*Refinement of our [[target market]] through CSA, direct sales, and other means
*[[People care]] including health and safety, work satisfaction, spiritual well-being, team dynamics and morale
*Demonstration of the [[Kingdom of God]] through Christian community, [[love|Ethics]] and service

===Labor===

*Dull work is not just for dull people. Many of the worlds best ideas came to people working dull jobs, lots of our labor is boring, it's true, but this frees our minds to contemplate deeper things for many more hours a week than the typical worker within an information economy. We strive to take pleasure in the routine and boring aspects of farming, just as in the exciting and stimulating ones.

*Labor and rest for land and people - We believe that hard work is good. Productivity is a necessity, not only for survival but for people and land to reach their highest potential. At the same time we believe that rest is essential for humans to thrive (main article:[[Sabbath]]) and rest is also one of the most powerful tools we have for soil and pastures. The fourth commandment of the law of Moses, as recorded in the [[Bible]] reads "Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath." In farming, there is always more work to be done, it can therefore be easy for work to consume all your time. Although this may seem to be productive, there comes a point where constant work degrades the effectiveness of the worker and the discipline of rest must be observed to keep the worker sharp. Land also is frequently overworked, and pastures overgrazed. More commonly perhaps, people are inclined to be unproductive, excessive rest or recreation is dulling to the senses and reduces the productive output of a life. We acknowledge the ancient wisdom of "Six days you shall labor" ''and'' "Remember the sabbath". We attempt to understand and apply the principles and rhythms of fallowing ground and rotating stock for the long-term benefit of the whole. .

*[[How to make a mistake]] is one of our guiding principles for how to work together.

==Pricing==
The [[JacobSpringsFarm: price list| Jacob Springs price list]] is a reference for what things should cost in our market. Note that the list is not intended to be a list of what we sell or have in stock, is subject to change without notice and it does not constitute an offer but it is for reference only.

==Infrastructure==
See main article: [[Infrastructure]]

==Administrative Stuff==
#[[Jacob Springs Farm:Seasonality]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Weekly agenda]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm: to do lists]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:breeding records]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:weather observations]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Kolb bid]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Food Inventories]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Goals]]
#[[Andre log]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Calendars]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:FunnyQuotes | Funny Quotes]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Discussion Topics]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Value added log]]
#[[JacobSpringsFarm:Maintenance Record]]