About Our Organic Farm
Our Farming Practices
On our farm we believe that healthy soil is the first ingredient to nutritious vegetables. We are a non-mechanized, no till operation. This helps us build fertility in a way that allows us to get a lot out of small spaces. We are not a large farm by any means and this is a direct benefit to our customers. Every bag of greens and bunch of carrots is packaged by our small staff with a careful eye.
While we are not certified organic, we use organic practices. This means that we do not use any pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. In fact, we are a big fan of keeping pollinators and other animals included in our agro-ecology. We choose our crops carefully and save as much seed as is practical. This suits crops to our climate and encourages the resiliency of our farm. We do not find that we need to use any GMOs to accomplish this goal.
One of our favorite things to do is share a meal with people we love. Cooking and baking are important aspects of our lives. For this reason, we choose crops with rich flavors. There is no replacement for eating vegetables that are freshly harvested and highly nutritious. We want to share this experience with our customers.
About Our Family Farm
At TerraWalk Farm, we grow a diverse array of nutritious vegetables using organic methods. We sell CSA memberships and can be found in local markets throughout SW Colorado. As a family oriented business we care deeply about the health and wellness of our fellow community members.
We started farming in 2018 but have been involved in growing food, and food education for over a decade. Both Rue and I (Chris) were born and raised in Colorado but have lived in other states learning to teach, and to grow food. More recently, the driving force behind our farm is our kids. We know how important quality food is for health. Having the opportunity to engage with other families and community members is the bedrock that supports the quality of our products. We intend to get to know our customers and we hope you get to know us.
We’re a small family farm, and when we say family, we mean it. Every seed we plant and every harvest we bring in is a team effort between the four of us. We each bring something different to the table, but we share the same goal: to grow good food, take care of the land, and connect with our community.
Meet Our Family Farm Team
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Chris Frederics
Farmer, Father, Owner/Operator
Chris has been farming in high altitude gardens and farms for over a decade. He loves teaching about growing in the unique conditions of Rocky Mountain soils. He loves farming with his family and aims to do so as much as possible.
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Rue Graham
Farmer, Mother, Teacher
In addition to farming all summer long, Rue teaches middle school at Pagosa Peak Open School. Her dedication to both crafts make her the hardest worker on the farm!
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Hazel Frederics
Assistant Manager, Big Sister
Hazel is in elementary school at Pagosa Peak Open School. She brings a good balance of seriousness and lightheartedness to the farm operation. Increasingly she is an excellent grower, and soon we will have to pay her for all she brings to the farm.
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Ogden Frederics
Assistant to the Assistant Manager, Little Brother
Ogden brings all the laughs to the farm. He takes every opportunity to bring the fast pace of small-scale farming back down to earth.