Agriculture

Local News

Young farmers want to bring food to underserved populations

Innovative program tests model that would donate local produce

June 2, 2019

Local News

Could Colorado lose its industrial advantage over hemp?

Hemp farming in Montezuma and La Plata counties is off to a good start, but some worry Southwest Colorado lacks…

May 22, 2019

Drones help farmers detect disease, manage water

imaging saves producers, researchers time

May 13, 2019

Neighbors rescue deer struggling in flowing Dolores canal

enters water, uses lasso to pull does to safety

April 29, 2019

Local News

Regional farmers sign up to cash in on hemp

Durango company says it can show you how to make sky-high profits

April 19, 2019

Local News

Montezuma County board not supportive of farm events permit

Table Farms’ application is too broad, board members say

April 16, 2019

Business

Fish power brings couple home to Montezuma County

and Tammy Coulon open aquaponic farm south of Cortez

April 9, 2019

Local News

Home and Garden Show is this weekend

features builders, car show, landscapers, products

April 3, 2019

Thank You Letters

Thanks for all the help at Ag-ceptional Rodeo

I would also like to thank all the people and other board members who volunteered to help during the event:…

March 26, 2019

Local News

Durango man to stand trial for allegedly trying to kill cattle in Utah

Franklin faces up to six years in jail

March 26, 2019

USDA launches youth website

provides resources, aims to encourage young people interested in agriculture

March 22, 2019

Ag-ceptional youth rodeo kicks off Ag Expo

Students came from Cortez, Bayfield and Pagosa Springs

March 15, 2019

Local News

Hemp forum featured at Four States Agricultural Expo

Experts, growers will discuss emerging and niche markets

March 13, 2019

Local News

Grain to glass: Towaoc corn is foundation of popular new bourbon

Distiller Michael McCardell makes a point to source regional ingredients

March 12, 2019

Local News

Small ag feels growing pains: A lack of workers

need skilled hands on seasonal basis; co-op may help

March 11, 2019

Business

Farmers Supply Mill, a mainstay for local ag, set to close in March

Durango business traces its roots to 1921

March 1, 2019

Local News

Four States Ag Expo comes to town March 14-16

to farm with a draft horse; enjoy music and herding dog trials

March 1, 2019

County clamps down on people falsely claiming ag tax status

properties listed as agricultural when in fact they’re not

February 23, 2019

Local News

Livestock Association’s annual meeting is Saturday

tradition features music, dinner, politics

February 7, 2019

Local News

Colorado agriculture feels strain of federal shutdown

licensing, drought monitoring grind to a halt

January 15, 2019

Local News

CSU Extension offers agriculture marketing webinar series

Colorado State University Extension in Montezuma County will host “lunch and learn” webinars at the County Extension office, 103 N.…

December 28, 2018

Will legalization of hemp pave way for its cousin, marijuana?

Legislation reclassifies hemp crop as an agricultural commodity

December 20, 2018

Local News

What the 2018 farm bill means for the West

Lawmakers see hemp legalization and conservation funding as the big wins

December 17, 2018

Local News

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing

December 14, 2018