Good Earth
She traded her cubicle for a plow
Pettyjohn joins rise of female farmers in Montezuma County
Agriculture
Local News
Ag Day in Legislature features local food
Cortez, Expo underway at Montezuma County Fairgrounds
Business
In the field, drones don’t just mean bees
Colorado startup bets farm on agricultural drones
Local News
Officials give updates at livestock meeting
Rep. Tipton speaks on water rights, endangered species
Local News
Disaster designation issued for S.W. Colo. counties
Farmers and ranchers have eight months to file
Local News
Green business lunch offered Wednesday at Strater
Kate Greenberg will speak about how young farmers and ranchers are reshaping the food system and taking over as stewards of natural resources. The event begins at noon at the…
Local News
Feds pushed on land-conservation program
U.S. Sen. Bennet concerned about bureaucratic hurdles
Business
Kinder Morgan needs OK for project
Industry giant asks to farm local land recently purchased
Nation & World
Marijuana has been savior, stigma for revived hemp crop
urged WWII farmers to grow it
Southwest Life
Couple sees future for permaculture near Trail Canyon
Grant and Kathy Curry of Dolores are creating an innovative farm at the head of Trail Canyon that they hope will produce food for generations while skimping on water. “I…
Business
Too busy on the weekend? Not a problem
Farmers market now open Tuesdays for your food-shopping indulgence
Local News
Weminuche grazing up for more comments
U.S. Forest Service opens up another round for input
Business
Drones being put to the test for uses on farms
Industry thinking this technology will be the next big thing
Good Earth
Who will take over the farm?
Challenges mount for those who inherit a business and young entrepreneurs
Business
Droughts may bring benefits to Colorado
Alfalfa’s in demand as dairies migrate from California
Business
Late May rains brighten outlook for area’s beans
The storms brought 1.26 inches of rain to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket, said Abdel Berrada, director of the center. “It’s very timely for both beans and…
Business
How are you celebrating Hemp History Week?
Advocacy group ecstatic with new designation, local farm production