Arable farming

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

March 5, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

How a rye revival in the San Luis Valley could save its soil and farms

How a rye revival in the San Luis Valley could save its soil and farms

With the Sangre de Cristo mountains for a backdrop, Michael Jones plants rye seed at Jones Farm Organics, in the…

October 24, 2024 • Emily Payne — CPR

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community

March 28, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Seeding a sustainable future

Agricultural research and technology

Seeding a sustainable future

Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future

July 4, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

offered on packing adopted mustangs for backcountry hikes

March 28, 2021 • Anthony Nicotera and Jim Mimiaga