Our Mission
Our Mission
Victory Gardens is dedicated to making Nederland a more resilient community through local food production and renewable energy. A local nonprofit since 2015, we take our name from the patriotic efforts of millions of Americans who grew food during World Wars I and II. Just as our forebears rose to the challenges of their time, answering a call to action, we aspire to do the same in the face of the many ecological and economic threats posed by an uncertain future.
What We Do
-Grow a variety of vegetables and herbs at our garden farm in Nederland.
-Build local food systems by selling and donating our produce locally.
-Serve the community through education and sharing information about growing at elevation.
Our Vision
We envision a community that directs and provides vital services related to the basic necessities of food, water, energy, waste management, medicine, and information. We are committed to a grassroots initiative based on the principles of self-reliance, community, and sustainable living.
In addition to growing food at our garden farm, we help build local food systems and serve the community through education and information-sharing. provide information We advocate a practical and common-sense approach that integrates local knowledge, science and technology, education, and information sharing. Our strategy is to begin with where we are, utilizing the material and human resources that already exist in the community. Drawing from the knowledge and creativity of local residents, we hope to build a more resilient community to meet the challenges posed by an uncertain future.
Victory Gardens is dedicated to making Nederland a more resilient community through local food production and renewable energy. A local nonprofit since 2015, we take our name from the patriotic efforts of millions of Americans who grew food during World Wars I and II. Just as our forebears rose to the challenges of their time, answering a call to action, we aspire to do the same in the face of the many ecological and economic threats posed by an uncertain future.
What We Do
-Grow a variety of vegetables and herbs at our garden farm in Nederland.
-Build local food systems by selling and donating our produce locally.
-Serve the community through education and sharing information about growing at elevation.
Our Vision
We envision a community that directs and provides vital services related to the basic necessities of food, water, energy, waste management, medicine, and information. We are committed to a grassroots initiative based on the principles of self-reliance, community, and sustainable living.
In addition to growing food at our garden farm, we help build local food systems and serve the community through education and information-sharing. provide information We advocate a practical and common-sense approach that integrates local knowledge, science and technology, education, and information sharing. Our strategy is to begin with where we are, utilizing the material and human resources that already exist in the community. Drawing from the knowledge and creativity of local residents, we hope to build a more resilient community to meet the challenges posed by an uncertain future.