Agriculture Past, Present & Future

Chatfield Farms has deep roots. Climb aboard for a tractor ride provided by our partners at Front Range Antique Power Association. Ride through our working historical ranch and discover the land and the crops that have shaped it. On this 90-minute tour, take in sweeping views of the property, passing by lavender fields and cultivated gardens. Your guide will share the story of this land and how it has been shaped by generations of agricultural practice.

The tour includes a stop at the Chatfield Farms Solar Garden, where an emerging approach called agrovoltaics. — growing crops beneath solar panels — is being put to the test as one vision for the future of farming in Colorado.

What to know:

• Tour departs by tractor from Robert & Judi Newman Welcome Center


• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes recommended


• Dress for the weather, including a hat and sun protection

Whether you're a member looking for a deeper dive or experiencing Chatfield Farms for the first time, this ride offers a perspective on how agriculture has changed, and where it's headed.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: $35, $25 member, $10 student; Price includes general admission to the Gardens.

Location: Chatfield Farms

Note: Tours meet at Newman Welcome Center lobby at Chatfield Farms.