Venetucci Farm

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The team sees deep opportunity in using existing outbuildings on the property as an artisan marketplace to drive traffic, generate community interest and benefit area artisanal businesses throughout the year. A marketplace is complimentary to education uses, as it offers…

Wetland mitigation banking, as defined by the USDA, is the restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands for the purpose of compensating for unavoidable impacts to wetlands at another location. A mitigation project generates credits that may be purchased on an…

Having a space where different events can take place is important to take Venetucci one step further and make it a revenue generating institution that can support itself. The most valuable infrastructural asset the farm currently has is the large,…

In order to maintain Venetucci Farm as a community asset, there must be opportunities for people of all ages to partake in the farm. While kids will be able to access the farm through their schools, it is vital that…

The team considers re-opening Venetucci to educational programs for children as a key purpose of the farm. Venetucci Farm formerly offered programming for school groups and a day camp in the summer. In the past, 500-1,000 kids would come to…

Petting zoos generate revenue and create educational opportunities for both children and adults. Animals such as goats, sheep and alpacas are important ones to consider as they are both kid-friendly and produce viable products. Sheep and goats are particularly kid-friendly…

The Pumpkin Giveaway is Venetucci Farm’s signature event and has a well-established reputation in the community. Maintaining the Pumpkin Giveaway as a free event by giving each child a complimentary pumpkin is key to honoring the legacy of the Venetucci.…

Venetucci’s Pumpkin Ale has been a longtime favorite among community members and the general public alike. The beer, brewed by Bristol Brewing Co. is both historically significant and innovative. Dating back to the 1770s, pumpkins have been used to brew…

A community garden is one of the strongest ways to give the community at large a role in the stewardship of Venetucci Farm. Allowing local urban homesteaders to take ownership and responsibility for a small piece of the property brings…

Venetucci Farm has the potential to be at the forefront of academic research in Colorado Springs. The city is home to a variety of different universities that each have their own unique research opportunities and funding. The team sees having…

Beekeeping has the potential to support the health of the farm and to provide an educational attraction. Pollination from bees increases the yield of crops and would support the health of a community garden. The typical honey output per hive…

Birding is an interactive, yearlong activity, that a large demographic can take part in. From school kids to elderly bird enthusiasts, birding allows different people to come together and share their love for being in nature and seeing something new.…

In a nutshell, compost is decomposed organic matter. Composting is a natural process of recycling organic material, such as leaves and vegetable scraps, into a rich soil amendment. According to the International Soil Conservation Organization, 65% of the world’s soil…

BSG is the leftover insoluble residue that is separated from the mash before beer fermentation. Brewery spent grains can be fed to cattle, hogs, poultry, or fish. As they are ruminants, cattle are able to utilize a good portion of…