Farms

Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas

Gary Saiter, chairman of the board and general manager of the Wenden Domestic Water Improvement District, walks by a water…

January 17, 2026 • By SEJAL GOVINDARAO — The Associated Press

Business (general)

A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble

Farmers' Almanac editor Sondra Duncan and publisher Peter Geiger pose in a corn field with the 2012 edition of the…

November 7, 2025 • By PATRICK WHITTLE and KATHY McCORMACK — Associated Press

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Animas Botanicals grows fresh plants for herbal products

Brittany Osborn’s farm features more than 150 species

October 22, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Agriculture

In the cool of a Portugal night, it’s time to pick the grapes

Foreman Vitor Lucas removes the leaves from a container full of wine grapes during a night harvest at the Herdade…

October 8, 2025 • By FILIPE BENTO, ANA BRIGIDA and SUMAN NAISHADHAM — The Associated Press

Farms

Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

Some of Mesa County rancher Janie VanWinkle's U.S. Forest Service grazing lands are only easily accessible by ATV or on…

October 8, 2025 • Dan Boyce — Colorado Public Radio

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Aster Valley Farm grows plants native to the Durango area

Turk and Mak Mason starters are pesticide-free, pollinator-friendly

October 8, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Agriculture

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices

October 6, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare

farm’s culinary lavender is used in regional ice cream and coffee shops, restaurants and bars

September 15, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farms

Lilybee Farm raises bees for honey and mentors new beekeepers

Kristie and Scotty Hinds’ hives multiplied by over tenfold after they fell in love with the insects

September 1, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Agriculture

Photo: Dry and dusty

Dust kicks up as a farmer prepares his field for planting on Tuesday, southeast of Durango. The National Weather Service…

July 29, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Herb Meadows Farm raises goats and makes herbal remedies

Mancos-based farmers’ products are soy-free

July 14, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Beverage

Farmers Market: Beans and Berries sells cacao and herbal elixirs

Business’ beans sourced from regenerative farmers in Peru

July 4, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

June 21, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farmers Market

Farmers Market Profile: Soylent Greens Produce grows plants near Ignacio

'If you can think of it, we’ll probably have it’

May 19, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farms

Out to dry: Water managers brace for lean supply in Southwest Colorado

Vallecito Reservoir expected to fill, but low snowpack means short irrigation season

April 9, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Farmers Market: Los Miramontes grows lavender and more in Cortez

Bryant family produces culinary, beauty and cleaning products featuring the purple plant

October 20, 2024 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farms

Caring for a garden includes self care

I know it is the time of year when we become nostalgic for hot cider, hayrides, pumpkins, holiday gatherings and…

September 28, 2024 • Heather Houk — CSU Extension

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Rattlesnake Gulch Family Farm makes produce and the fertilizer in which it grows

Jessica and Rich Steuck grow vegetables southwest of Hesperus

September 23, 2024 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: Sage Springs raises Navajo Churro sheep from start to finish

sells various cuts of lamb at the market

July 24, 2024 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farmers Market

Farmers Market: La Plata Lavender grows and sells products featuring the calming plant

will host U-pick event in July

June 14, 2024 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter