Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill June 17, 2023
One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption June 15, 2023
State of Colorado grants $4.05 million in emergency funding to 245 food pantries will help provide and distribute Colorado-grown produce and healthier food to food pantries June 8, 2023
Four Corners Beekeepers Association provides education, support Benefits of bees, beekeeping are vast May 24, 2023
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
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 10, 2023
Four States Ag Expo is back at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds event will offer multiple vendors, demonstrations and clinics April 6, 2023
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
Next generation of farmers needed behind the plow Regional meetings to address access to land and water for new farmers March 21, 2023
Montezuma County steps up eradication of tamarisk and Russian olive Invasive plants waste water and cause other problems; Bonnie Anderson named Weed Manager of the Year March 18, 2023
New spring market announced for Cortez vendor cooperative teams up with Cliffrose Garden Center for mini-outdoor market on east end of town March 9, 2023
Orchard economy depends grafting and pruning skills Cultivar science preserves genetics of heritage apples; workshops scheduled in March and April March 7, 2023
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
BLM advisory council to host meetings on domestic sheep grazing link, public comment available for Montrose meetings March 6, 2023
Growing Forward Farm hosts pruning workshop to prune young trees to encourage productive growth March 4, 2023
Colorado launches study on native pollinators state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology February 27, 2023
2023 Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year named at annual banquet Johnson and Debra Miller are the 2023 Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year February 12, 2023
Wolves a concern for ranchers at annual Southwestern Colorado Livestock meeting Reintroduction planned in 2024 about 115 miles north of Montezuma County February 12, 2023
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
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
A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law. December 26, 2022
Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic December 24, 2022
Worst Colorado avian flu outbreak kills bald eagles, threatens more wild birds Millions of chickens have been slaughtered, while rare raptors are also in danger December 12, 2022
