About Us
Farm Runners is a regional food distributor specializing in custom-harvested farm products. We serve the Roaring Fork, Gunnison, and Grand Valleys of Colorado with local food year-round.
We are based in Hotchkiss, CO, where we have been building lasting relationships with farmers since 2012. We help new and established family farms find a market for their product while making it easier for consumers to access the amazing food grown here in Western Colorado.
Our Team
Founders
Emma and Matthew Kottenstette
Emma and Matt came to the North Fork Valley in 2012 to work on small farms. They quickly fell in love with the valley and it’s rich agricultural traditions. They founded Farm Runners in 2015 to help bridge the gap between farmers on the Western Slope and their customers in the mountains.
Emma is the chief business guru. She keeps the ship running straight.
Matt is the chief operations master and idea man. He keeps pushing Farm Runners to new heights while also keeping the trucks on the road and orders coming in.
Station Founder +
Katie Darlington
Katie joined Farm Runners in the winter of 2017. After farming for years in Pennsylvania and Washington, she returned home to Colorado to settle in the North Fork Valley. Katie dreamed up the idea for our store front and has guided it into what it is today.
When she’s not visiting with farmers, packing produce, coordinating the CSA, handling our organic certification, or managing produce quality she can probably be found in her kitchen, cooking up the season’s bounty.
Our Incredible Team
These folks are the real deal. They are the ones making all day everyday happen. Without them we would not be where we are today. We have been blessed with a great crew that are fun to work with!
They have all found Farm Runners with their love food and belief in our food system and our community. Many have worked on farms or even owned their own (food) businesses. The best part is they all love to eat!
WE LOVE OUR TEAM.
Join our Team
Are you interested in the local food system?
Do you love working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with great people?
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Our Values
Connection
For us, local isn’t just a marketing catch-phrase, it’s a commitment to maintaining the connection between farmer and consumer. We facilitate this connection by building lasting relationships, both with customers and farmers.
Transparency
We believe in creating a food system built on honesty and trust. That is why you will always be able to see who grew your food and how it was grown.
Reliability
We offer a diverse selection of seasonal foods from regional family farms that meet the highest standards of freshness and flavor. We are dedicated to offering the best quality service and products on a schedule that you can depend on.