Hello! We’re John & Amber Loughrey, a husband and wife team dedicated to growing nutritious, tasty, and chemical free vegetables for our rural mountain community! After moving to Cotopaxi in 2023 we quickly realized that the area was a ‘produce desert,’ with limited access to fresh, locally grown vegetables. Long story short, we decided to take matters into our own hands and that’s when we started our sustainable farming journey! Here’s a quick breakdown of what we’ve accomplished so far:
2023: Jamber Acres was born! We began with one high tunnel greenhouse, selling our fresh vegetables through word of mouth and online community pages.
2024: Expansion was on the horizon! We started growing in a second greenhouse and became vendors at the Westcliffe Farmers Market, where we proudly showcased our no-till farming practices. In the fall/winter, we began selling our greens at Sunflower Natural Foods on Main St. in Westcliffe, Colorado.
2025: Growth continued as we incorporated 3,000 square feet of outdoor bed space, secured two booths at the Westcliffe Farmers Market, and proudly became Colorado Proud and Certified Naturally Grown.
2026: The future is bright, with plans to expand to over 0.25 acres of cultivated land. We will also be opening up our own little store on Main Street in Westcliffe, CO to sell our produce on Fridays and Saturdays. Stay tuned!