Farms

Regional News

The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys

Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving

March 23, 2022

Regional News

As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes

six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history

February 7, 2022

Regional News

As land, water prices increase, record number of Coloradans are pursuing conservation easements

law offers landowners tax credits worth 90% the value of their property

February 3, 2022

Local News

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

January 29, 2022

Local News

Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks

vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor

December 7, 2021

Regional News

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

August 9, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Fifth-generation D&S Farms grows vegetables on the Dryside

Breen-area farm also sells starts, herbs and flowers

July 6, 2021

Local News

Bayfield’s newest farmers market takes grassroots approach

Plata County artisans, farmers bring homemade items

June 30, 2021

Regional News

Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers

Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change

June 21, 2021

Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 27, 2021

Local News

La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

May 25, 2021

Local News

Will monsoons be enough to save farmers in Southwest Colorado?

Prolonged drought means every drop of water counts

July 25, 2020

Local News

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Growers shift to direct-to-customer sales during pandemic

June 30, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic

security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce

June 4, 2020

Local News

Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday

helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level

September 17, 2019

Local News

Late winter storms stunt summer produce in La Plata County

Planting season has begun for subsistence farmers, master gardener says

June 11, 2019

Regional News

What the 2018 farm bill means for the West

Lawmakers see hemp legalization and conservation funding as the big wins

December 17, 2018

Nation & World

Senate votes overwhelmingly to renew farm programs

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined from left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., speak…

December 11, 2018

Local News

Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, moves toward conference

$867 billion plan includes farm subsidies and food stamps

June 29, 2018

Local News

McPhee Reservoir water inflow is lowest since dam was built

As a result, supply in the reservoir has also dropped slightly to 16.7 inches per acre, down from earlier estimates…

June 25, 2018

Regional News

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

February 15, 2018

Food

Farmers Market Profile: Carrots are all-stars at Banga’s Farm

farm is in its 12th season

October 17, 2017

Food

The look of fall is not gold or orange, it’s green (chile)

Sutherland Farms grows peppers just south of the N.M. border

September 27, 2017

Food

Farmers Market Profile: RazzMaTazz Berries brings Aztec-area raspberries

invites customers to pick their own fruit

September 26, 2017