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- EIN 20-8782291
- (719) 445-9855
- 15264 County Road 350 Buena Vista CO 81211 USA
- www.guidestonecolorado.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Mission: Guidestone is dedicated to the integrity of the agricultural resources of the Upper Arkansas River region by fostering a local food economy, stewarding agricultural lands in production, educating for ecological literacy, and supporting sustainable development.
Target demographics: Our work impacts anybody living in the Upper Arkansas River Valley, from ranchers to school children, from restaurant owners to consumers.
Geographic areas served: Upper Arkansas River Valley, Central Colorado, Rocky Mountain West
Programs: Farmhands - Guidestone’s Farmhands Education Program is an excellent opportunity for kids of all ages to experience what local small-scale farming is all about. From their watershed to their foodshed, young people will come to understand the dynamic processes that put food on the table. Land Link Initiative - works to connect retiring farmers and ranchers as well as absentee landowners with next generation farmers. The initiative will create a database that provides solutions to the challenges of access to farmland, security of tenure, long-term affordability and stewardship of the resources. Guidestone’s services will assist with crafting the lease and equitable agreements between the landowner and the farmer. These agreements provide economically viable options for landowners that keep the agricultural heritage and water on their land intact. In addition, this program supports beginning farmers through an educational curriculum with a strong emphasis in financial planning, marketing strategies, business plans, food policy, legal issues, and production techniques.