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Mountain Roots Food Project

Cultivating earth, food, and community in the Gunnison Valley.

Mountain Roots Food Project cultivates a resilient food system in Gunnison valley by enhancing healthy connections between earth, food, and community. We foster knowledge, teach skills, and provide opportunities that ensure access to affordable, nutritious food that is regionally based and sustainably produced.

06/18/2026

The first Rooted at the Table dinner was incredible! Thank you so much to everyone that came, and a huge shoutout to our chef and her wonderful team, Dana of Crested Butte Chefs . It was a night filled with good food, good company, and a focus on celebrating our local food system.

Our next Rooted at the Table dinner is July 28th with world-class chef and longtime local, Tim Egelhoff. We’ll be celebrating more local producers, gathered around a table, under the summer sky. Secure your seat now by visiting our website

06/15/2026

Here’s a sneak peak at tomorrow’s menu for Rooted at the Table created by the incredible Crested Butte's Personal Chefs. We have just a few seats left if you’re looking for a farm-to-table dinner under the summer sky. Visit mountainrootsfoodproject.org/ to secure your seats

Rooted at the Table is a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series celebrating Colorado’s farmers, chefs, and the unforgettable experience of gathering around the table. Expect thoughtfully crafted multi-course meals, local wine pairings, and evenings designed to savor slowly.

06/10/2026

We are about a month out from our premiere summer gala, Feast in the Field. Tickets are now available. Join us for a true farm-to-table experience set under the beautiful Whetstone Mountain in Crested Butte on July 12th. Feast in the Field will feature seasonal dishes, regional libations, and stories from the people building a stronger local food system – one harvest at a time.

Stay tuned for more info on our makers, auction items, and our wonderful community honoree: Sally Hensley. Tickets can be found at mountainrootsfoodproject.org/feast

06/04/2026

Moutain Roots is seeking a Food Security Program Director. This leadership position guides innovative community food security initiatives including fresh food distribution, community gardens, cooking education, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships. We’re looking for someone passionate about equitable food systems, community collaboration, and creating meaningful impact in rural Colorado.

You'll oversee staff, lead program development, help shape long-term strategy, and work directly with diverse community members and partner organizations to improve access to healthy, locally produced food.

Visit our website mountainrootsfoodproject.org/join-our-team to read more about the position and learn how to apply.

06/02/2026

Join us for Rooted at the Table on June 16, an intimate farm-to-table dinner experience under the summer sky at the Mt. Crested Butte Wedding Pavilion.

This special evening will celebrate local food, local producers, community, and the mission of Mountain Roots, with a beautiful seasonal dinner prepared and served by Dana Zobs of Crested Butte Chefs.

Gather around the table with fellow food lovers and community members for an unforgettable night in a stunning mountain setting.

Tickets are available now on our website - mountainrootsfoodproject.org/. Reserve your seat and join us at the table!

06/01/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for our CSA! As a sneak peek of what's in store, meet one of our incredible producers: Adam of Pax Farms

Adam is the cultivator and owner of Pax Farms, a local mushroom farm right here in the Gunnison Valley. He grows gourmet mushrooms including Blue Oysters, Lion's Mane, and Pioppini, with even more varieties on the way. His mushrooms are grown using Colorado-sourced materials whenever possible, including aspen pellets, whole oats, and millet grown right here in our state.

What we love most about Pax Farms is their commitment to sustainability. After harvest, spent mushroom blocks are returned to local farms for compost, helping close the loop and return nutrients back to the earth.

Pax Farms is dedicated to growing food naturally and organically, using non-GMO, soy-free inputs while supporting fellow Colorado farmers every step of the way. You may have already seen their mushrooms featured at local restaurants or Clark's Market in Crested Butte, and this summer you can add them to your Mountain Roots CSA!

"We're super stoked to be working with Mountain Roots. Our missions really align, especially around providing high-quality food for the valley." says Adam.

Visit our website mountainrootsfoodproject.org to sign up today! Don’t miss the opportunity to get 16-weeks of fresh, local food.

05/27/2026

This is the last week to sign up for our 16-week summer CSA! As a sneak peek to see what is going to be included, we wanted to highlight one of our favorite producers: Savor the Wild AK Salmon

Meet the fishermen of Savor the Wild: Hayden, Jaymi, and their son Henry of Savor the Wild Salmon.

Most of the year, they call Fairplay, Colorado home, but every summer they head to Bristol Bay, Alaska to captain the F/V Aurora Reign during one of the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon runs.

2026 marks their ninth season as captains, with more than 33 years of combined experience in Alaska commercial fisheries. Hayden is a second-generation Alaska fishermen, while Jaymi is a first-generation fisherman. Together, they are proud to continue the tradition of harvesting wild Alaska salmon and sharing it with communities here in Colorado while raising the next generation alongside them.

The Bristol Bay salmon run is one of the last great natural wonders, and every fish they bring home is handled with incredible care from the moment it leaves the water. Their wild sockeye salmon is vacuum sealed and flash frozen within 24 hours to lock in that fresh, right off the boat flavor.

Sockeye salmon is known for its bright red color, rich flavor, firm texture, and high Omega-3 content. It is versatile, nutritious, and even sushi-grade thanks to their careful handling practices.

Shop our CSA by visiting mountainrootsfoodproject.org/csa

05/21/2026

Meet Marisela Ballesteros, our Healthy Futures AmeriCorps Program Manager.

“We believe the future of local food systems depends on the next generation of growers, educators, and agricultural leaders. As traditional funding sources continue to shrink, sustaining these opportunities becomes more challenging. Community support helps Mountain Roots continue investing in young leaders and the long-term resilience of the Gunnison Valley.”

This week, Mountain Roots is welcoming new AmeriCorps members and a farming intern to help grow food, support youth programs, care for our farms and gardens and strengthen our local food system throughout the season ahead.
At the same time, funding for these positions has been significantly reduced. Support we have traditionally relied on is no longer guaranteed, and community support is more important than ever.

At Mountain Roots, we believe regenerative agriculture is about more than farming. It is about restoring soil health, protecting water, supporting biodiversity and ensuring healthy food can continue to be grown here for generations to come.

Through our regenerative agriculture training programs, Mountain Roots is helping pass this knowledge on to the next generation through meaningful hands-on learning and employment opportunities for young farmers and food system leaders.

Your support helps make this work possible.

Your gift today helps sustain agricultural training, mentorship and opportunities for young leaders in our community while helping build a healthier and more resilient future for the Gunnison Valley. Visit mountainrootsfoodproject.org/donate to give today.

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Dig-In Day at Glacier Farm this past Sunday! Even with the rain, snow, and hail, we accomplished so much to get the farm ready for a full season of growing local food. Thank you to Crested Butte Land Trust for the great partnership and for being out there with us.

If you want to get more involved with our growing spaces, visit mountainrootsfoodproject.org/volunteer to see which spaces need volunteers at which times.

05/15/2026

Last week, our Mountain Roots AmeriCorps team hosted a Service Day at the Gunnison Lake School. Our service members guided five preschool classes as they learned how to plant, seed and water their garden beds. Along with exploring new flavors at our tasting table full of vegetables they will grow this season! How fun it was to play in the garden with little hands and BIG energy.

Address

107 E Georgia Avenue Suite 3B/PO Box 323
Gunnison, CO
81230

Telephone

+19704177848

Website

http://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/, https://linktr.ee/mountainrootsfoodproject, https://volunteersignup.org/CQF73

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