Come see our Harvest Horizon's presentation at this year's Crestone Energy Fair on Friday, September 12th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Building Food Security
for a Thriving Tomorrow
At our core
Harvest Horizons
invites a promising
future by being rooted
in resilience,
and growing together.
For the future of what we've collectively built - can we do this together?
Our Core Values
Resilience
Regenerative Approach
Collaboration
Building a community that can adapt to, and overcome, economic and environmental challenges.
Promoting regenerative agricultural practices and sustainable living to protect our land and resources.
Fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, residents, and organizations for collective impact.
Community Empowerment
Inclusivity
Equipping residents with the tools and knowledge to thrive independently.
Ensuring that all members of the community have access to resources and opportunities.
Posterity
Restore
Community
Health
Habitat
About Our Mission
Harvest Horizons will foster food security in the Crestone, Colorado community by ensuring robust food storage, value-added processing, heirloom seed and organic food production and adaptable resilience strategies. Harvest Horizons will empower residents through collaborative efforts and educational programs, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for regenerative food production and emergency preparedness. Harvest Horizons’ main goal is to secure a healthy and stable future for the Crestone community.
Meet Our Co-Founders
David Hill
Co-Founder, President
David has worked professionally in agriculture and food delivery systems for over 40 years. David’s main focus has been on the development of local food systems through regenerative agricultural methods. He has implemented various methods of soil regeneration to create healthy plants and optimize food production, and has a strong passion for connecting the public to their food sources. David has diverse experience in the creation, development and successful implementation of value-added projects. David has experience and managerial competencies with crop production, specifically with industrial hemp, and working with farmers in the milling, processing, manufacturing and transportation logistics aspects of their businesses.
Cooperation,
Adaptability,
Interdependence...
Bryon Pike
Co-Founder, Vice President
Raised on a farm in the Midwest, Bryon has been active as a homesteader and gardener throughout his life. He has been growing in high altitude climates for over 25 years, and has experience initiating both greenhouse grow systems, and outdoor small-scale farming operations. Bryon has worked as both a consultant and grower for large-scale hemp production. He has started and matured a seed company, specializing in adapting vegetable seeds to high altitude climates. Bryon has been involved in many agriculture business pursuits and is adept at implementing and maintaining vegetable production systems at scale.
Grit,
Practicality,
Authenticity...
Melody Taylor
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Co-Founder, Secretary
Melody has a diverse background in Human Resources, Program Management, Fundraising, and Grant Writing. Melody has a heart-centered approach to recruitment, organizational development, and training, which cultivates environments where individuals, organizations and communities flourish. She has developed and managed fundraising programs and grant proposals that secure critical funding for nonprofit initiatives, while building lasting relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders. Her approach of blending research, strategy, and compelling narratives ensure that every proposal is not just a request for funds, but a vision for a better future.
Resilience,
Stewardship,
Empowerment...
Buddy Frank
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Co-Founder, Treasurer
Buddy has an educational background in business, law, and leadership training, and has used these skills to establish a flourishing, multi-decade bodywork practice. Buddy has experience creating and managing professional organizations, having founded and operated an educational non-profit, a professional membership organization, and a community charity association.
Balance,
Coherence,
Grounded...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead, anthropologist
Harvest Guardians
Giving Circle - Donor Tiers
We gratefully accept contributions in: USD (Check, Cash, Online), Gold and Silver (Rounds, Coins, Bullion), and Bitcoin/Crypto.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Seed Sower
--General Membership--
Open to all community members, this membership is your
entry point into the Harvest Horizons network.
Sprout Supporter
Sponsors educational workshops and gardening kits.
Includes website recognition, sticker or seed pack.
Resilience Builder
Funds emergency storage bins and food growing/production
tools. Includes Wall of Gratitude listing, tee shirt or hat.
Visionary Circle
Funds seasonal programs, supports multi-season expansion or
equipment and first-access to events, strategy session invites.
Lifetime Guardian
Transforms food security projects and legacy infrastructure.
Includes lifetime membership
Other Amount
Do you want to donate differently?
We are currently in need of land with water rights.
If you have land, or information that might lead to land that might
be appropriate for the Harvest Horizons project, please contact us at info@harvesthorizons.org.
We appreciate your support!
Nourish Our Future:
Sign for Sustainable
Community Growth
We are working to ensure that all residents have access to reliable, nutritious, and locally grown food, by combining regenerative organic farming, regionally adapted heirloom seed production, food storage systems, value-added processing, and emergency preparedness.
Harvest Horizons is building a sustainable and resilient food infrastructure that will be able to weather any economic and environmental challenges our community might encounter.
By signing this petition, you show your support for:
-Sustainable, local food production
-Community-based education and resilience training
-Regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship
-Innovative exchange systems that ensure community inclusion
-A stronger, healthier, and more self-reliant Crestone
Please show your support for our mission by signing below.
