Light Root Farm & Learning Center

05/06/2026

This spring storm is bringing the moisture we’ve been hoping for—nourishing the land, the crops, and all the life that depends on it 🌧️

As we head into a full and joyful weekend, we’re incredibly grateful to be hosting a SOLD OUT Piglets & Pancakes Spring Fundraiser this Saturday 🐷🥞
The support from this community continues to make our work possible.

If you aren’t able to join us in person, there is still a meaningful way to be part of what’s growing here 💛

Adopting a farm animal is a meaningful way to support the daily life of the farm while staying connected to the animals who make this work possible. Each animal plays a real role here—from cultivating fields to supporting mental health and education programs—and your adoption helps care for them while sustaining the programs they power.

By participating, you’re directly supporting the launch of our Adult Mental Health Programs and helping us continue to grow this work in a deeply impactful way.

✨ We’ll be adding a link in our bio with animal bios and details on how to participate!

05/04/2026

In the wee hours of the morning last Friday, our beloved Nasturtium welcomed a little bull calf into the world — Acorn 🌰🤎
This summer, Acorn will join our heifer calf Aspen and Sticks’ calf (due mid-May) as part of our summer camp program, and we already know these little ones are going to make a big impact.
There is something incredibly special about the relationship that forms between children and calves. They truly learn alongside each other. The calves bond with humans, learn to wear a halter, be led, and build trust with gentle guidance. For the kids, the calves are small and approachable, creating opportunities for connection, confidence, patience, and pride as they learn to work together.
Watching both the children and calves grow over the summer is one of the sweetest parts of farm life. Welcome to the herd, Acorn 💛🐄

04/17/2026

In this month's Nonprofit Spotlight, we're excited to feature Light Root Farm & Learning Center. On a 65-acre regenerative farm in Boulder County, something deeper than food is being grown. At Light Root Farm & Learning Center, founders Daphne Kingsley and Cameron Genter are cultivating a model that blends agriculture, education, and therapeutic wellness inviting people of all ages to reconnect with the land, their food, and themselves.

👉 Learn more: https://svpbouldercounty.org/nonprofit-spotlight-light-root-farm-learning-center/

04/10/2026

Winnie is a beautiful guernsey and jersey mixed cow, and one of our oldest cows on the farm. She gave birth to a big healthy Bull Calf this week, and we are excited to have her coming back into the dairy barn and making the best golden creamy milk!

04/07/2026

03/26/2026

Last night we welcomed our very first Light Root Teen Group—and it was such a special way to begin 🌱

We spent the evening in the greenhouse sowing seeds, transplanting lettuce starts, and getting our early spring projects underway as we begin to grow this season’s garden together. We brushed Willow and talked about the important role she plays in helping the work of the farm. Teens milled corn to make fresh corn pancakes for snack, gathered and cleaned eggs, and even started incubating a clutch of Dorking eggs—learning how heat (100°), humidity, and rotation all come together over 21 days to bring new life.

We ended the night by feeding baby Aspen, our first calf of the spring 🐄

At the beginning of the session, many of the teens shared they were feeling tired after a full day inside, at school. By the end, something had shifted. Time on the farm—working with plants and animals, being outside, and slowing down—offered space to reset, reconnect, and recharge.

This is why we do this work 💛

02/26/2026

🌱 Spring Session of Light Root Teen Farmer Group – Registration Open! 🌱

Calling all teens (12–17) who want to get their hands dirty, learn practical farming skills, and connect with peers at the farm! This mentorship-based afterschool program invites teens to the farm to grow, harvest, and share food together — while exploring self-care, mindfulness, and breathing practices on the farm.

🗓 Spring Session: Wednesdays, Mar 25 – May 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM
💰 Fee: $400 | Limited to 10 participants

Spring Curriculum Includes:
🌿 Soil prep & composting
🌱 Greenhouse seed propagation
🥕 Garden bed preparation & planting
🐥 Chicken brooding & hatching
🐄 Calf care & leading
🐮 Working with draft cattle & milking
🍽 Farm-fresh snacks made together using seasonal ingredients

Teens will sow seeds, prepare soil, plant, and harvest early-season veggies to take home — all while learning practical farm skills and building confidence, connection, and a sense of calm in nature.

✨ Summer & Fall sessions coming soon!

🔗Link to register in the bio

📩 Questions Contact
[email protected]

Come grow, learn, and connect at Light Root Farm this spring! 🌾

02/17/2026

These winter months have been kind to us on the farm, lending time for rest, renewal, and inspiration for the coming season. 🤍
The farm has settled into a quieter, slower pace, and the mild weather has granted us time to catch up on some backlogged projects—spreading more compost onto the fields to feed this year’s hay and pasture crops, continuing training with the working cattle, and refurbishing farm equipment.
The cow herd has been especially content this winter, with 40–50 degrees and sunshine being their favorite weather! ☀️
And it won’t be long until some of our gestating dairy cows begin birthing their spring calves, with the first cow, Windee, due in early March. New life on the farm is always a welcomed sign of spring, and we are excited to share this seasonal journey with you as the farm wakes up from its winter slumber. 🌱🐄

02/05/2026

🌿 Mornings in the Milk Barn — New Dates Added! 🌿

There’s something special about slow mornings on the farm… soft animal sounds, warm breath in the cool air, and space to simply be. 🤍

Join us in the Milk Barn for gentle, grounding time on the farm:

📅 February 12
📅 February 21
📅 February 26

These mornings are all about connection — to the animals, the land, and yourself. A chance to step away from the rush and start your day in a calm, nourishing way.

Spots are limited. Come share the quiet magic of the barn with us. ✨ 🔗registration link in our bio

01/28/2026

🌱 TEEN FARMER GROUP – SPRING SESSION 🌱

Registration opens FEBRUARY 10! ✨ Join our mentorship-based afterschool program for teens ages 12–17 at Light Root Farm.

📅 Wednesdays, Mar 25 – May 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM
💰 Fee: $400 | Small group: 10 teens

🌿 Spring Curriculum Includes:
• Soil work and compost making
• Greenhouse seed propagation
• Garden bed preparation and planting
• Chicken brooding and hatching
• Calf care and leading
• Working with draft cattle and oxen
• Cow milking and dairy arts

Teens will sow seeds, prep soil, plant veggies, harvest produce to take home, and enjoy a farm-fresh snack together and more

📩 Reach out for more info or questions!

01/15/2026

Hybrid power at its best to start the year in January. Horses, humans, skid loader, dump trailer, and ofcourse the amazing Compost bringing its wonderful presence to the pasture and hayfields.