Urban Ag Issue 4, Dec 2013 | Page 11

The GrowHaus is a nonprofit urban farm and education center in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. It is based in an historic 20,000-square-foot greenhouse. The organization is using the space to grow fresh produce and teach about healthy living. There are plans to renovate more space to accommodate increased food production, educational facilities and a local food distribution network. Using a grant from USDA’s Farmer’s Market Promotion Program, The GrowHaus started a food basket program for residents of the Elyria-Swansea and Globeville