With no soil required, CSU Extension’s hydroponic systems produced about 77 pounds of food for Broomfield’s food pantry in 2025

With the addition of a hydroponic wall for growing fresh produce, Colorado State University Extension’s Master Gardener program was able to donate about 77 pounds of food to the Broomfield FISH resource center in 2025.

CSU Extension is described by the university’s website as part of its engagement efforts that offer education and resources from the university to the broader community. As part of CSU Extension, the Master Gardener program connects community members with specially trained volunteers to provide expertise in all things gardening.

“We provide educational resources for gardeners about how to garden — from traditional garden questions to questions about their own hydroponic systems,” said Lisa Overholser, the program coordinator for CSU Extension…

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