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

Business

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

Food

Farmers Market: Animas Botanicals grows fresh plants for herbal products

Brittany Osborn’s farm features more than 150 species

October 22, 2025

Food

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

Food

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

Business

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

Food

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices

October 6, 2025

Food

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

Food

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

Local News

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

Food

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

Mancos-based farmers’ products are soy-free

July 14, 2025

Food

Farmers Market: Beans and Berries sells cacao and herbal elixirs

Business’ beans sourced from regenerative farmers in Peru

July 4, 2025

Food

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

Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

June 21, 2025

Food

Farmers Market Profile: Soylent Greens Produce grows plants near Ignacio

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

May 19, 2025

Local News

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

Food

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

From the Extension Office

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 27, 2024

Food

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

Food

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

sells various cuts of lamb at the market

July 24, 2024

Local News

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

will host U-pick event in July

June 14, 2024

Community

Pueblo Seed and Food Company to open for 2024

Cortez company, which will open on Jan. 19, sells products made from whole grains, along with a long list of…

January 4, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

A generous donation to FLC

Longtime resident, Karen Hunzeker donates her farm to Fort Lewis College

November 12, 2023

Regional News

Aztec Farmers Market offers affordable, healthy options

Participation in state food programs helps stretch budgets at the market

August 6, 2023

Local News

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

June 15, 2023