Agriculture

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Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

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Pee wees take to the arena during the La Plata County Fair

fair continues on Friday

August 11, 2023

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Photos: Animals take center stage at La Plata County Fair

75th annual fair got underway Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds

August 9, 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

Colorado farmers say hemp not the cash crop they had hoped

Overproduction, lack of infrastructure and increasing regulations ended rush to cultivate crop

July 21, 2023

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Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango

to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County

July 19, 2023

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Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities

of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers

July 18, 2023

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Seeding a sustainable future

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

July 4, 2023

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Photos: It’s rodeo time

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 06-21-23 – Durango- Sunset on Wednesday during the True Western Roundup rodeo at the La Plata County…

June 23, 2023

Local News

Photos: Just Peachy

Miles Batchelder assists Alex Sinclair, as Amy Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, a fruit and vegetable stand, talks with customers…

June 22, 2023

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Summer program kicks off at Jack-a-lope Acres

Kristen Johnston, owner of Jack-a-lope Acres, works on the barrel train on Tuesday that is one of the rides and…

June 20, 2023

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Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Local News

Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs

Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill

June 17, 2023

Local News

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

June 15, 2023

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SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday

beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors

June 3, 2023

New Mexico

Four Corners Beekeepers Association provides education, support

Benefits of bees, beekeeping are vast

May 25, 2023

Regional News

Colorado farmers and ranchers haven’t been able to repair their own equipment, until now

A new state law requires manufacturers to hand over parts, software, instructions and other necessary tools

May 18, 2023

Local News

Farmers will get full water supply, grapple with late spring

on fields delays farming season; grant program offers deal for more efficient sprinkler nozzles

April 11, 2023

Community

Four States Ag Expo is back at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

event will offer multiple vendors, demonstrations and clinics

April 6, 2023

Local News

Food and water: A future that is one and the same

Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar

April 3, 2023

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Photos: Springtime calving

After a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd…

March 24, 2023

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Photos: Spring is springing

Thanks to a few warm days recently and melting snow, crocus flowers bloom Friday in front of Durango City Hall.…

March 18, 2023

Regional News

U.S. agriculture secretary unveils initiatives for small, mid-sized operations

developments mark progress in Biden’s approach to changing food system, Vilsack says

March 7, 2023

New Mexico

Growing Forward Farm hosts pruning workshop

to prune young trees to encourage productive growth

March 4, 2023

New Mexico

NMSU Extension offers pesticide applicators workshop

Workshop provides five CEUs

February 28, 2023

Local News

Colorado launches study on native pollinators

state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology

February 27, 2023

Local News

Photos: Planting a fence

Rob Peper, left, and Robert Talley build the last sections of an 850-foot-long fence on Tuesday around the SOIL Outdoor…

February 7, 2023

Regional News

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

January 23, 2023

Local News

Workshop on ranching in drought stresses sustainability

Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch hosted a free series of presentations on range and herd management

January 15, 2023

Local News

Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

January 13, 2023