Agriculture
Local News
BLM presents plan to save Gunnison sage grouse
Cooperation with private landowners is key, officials say
Local News
Seed protection and mandala event Saturday
The Southwest Seed Library will be among many organizations sponsoring the Local Seed Protection and Mandala Event. A mandala, a ritual Sanskrit symbol, and an information booth will be established…
Food
‘Feels like a gift’ to preserve annual harvest
Durango cultivates society of hunters and gatherers
Local News
Dolores man sentenced for killing neighbor’s bull
Klassen shot Charolais bull after finding it on his property
Local News
Grange to host orchard restoration talk
In this Aug. 31, 2011, photo, Jude Schuenemeyer stands in his orchard near Cortez. Schuenemeyer will present “Colorado is Orchard Country: Orchard Restoration” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Animas…
Good Earth
Hemp studies yield improved crop in Yellow Jacket
Trials demonstrate real potential, researchers say
Nation & World
California expands OT to farmworkers
Law ends practice of separate rules for agricultural employees
Regional News
Colorado gets another cannabis first: Certified hemp seed
In this Oct. 5, 2013, photograph, volunteers harvest hemp during the first known harvest of the plant in more than 60 years, in Springfield. On Wednesday, Colorado reached another national…
Southwest Life
Efforts underway for Montezuma County peach market revival
Sandy soil, hot days, cool nights makes McElmo Canyon ideal for fruit
Food
Farm to School program grows with new center
District 9-R kicks off school year with new food initiatives
Good Earth
Historic apple orchards begin comeback in Montezuma County
Group works to return vitality to orchard industry
Local News
Montezuma County Fair features events for kids, seniors
“We want it to be a week of family fun all week long,” said fair board president Brandee Simmons. “The more community we can get involved, the better.” The fair…
Food
Farm cooperative offers option for Durango-area produce
Family farmers join forces to provide fresh, local food
Local News
Winds heavily damage Weaselskin Farm south of Durango
Irrigation system ripped out, leaving crops without water
Business
Ranching challenges emerge after 2012 drought
Genetics key to getting by for northeast Colorado ranch
Southwest Life
Southwest Seed Library looking for new home
Durango-based program needs place to share its more than 70 varieties
Local News
Cortez kids plant White House garden with Michelle Obama
Fourth-graders help first lady with her kitchen garden
Local News
McElmo Canyon gets new heirloom fruit trees
Grafting workshops offered to restore orchards
Business
‘Cover crops make sense,’ Colorado State University researcher says
Researchers still analyzing data
Local News
Colorado-grown food, farms celebrated in Legislature
Lawmakers also recognize centennial farms
Business
Four States Ag Expo goes back to ‘American Roots’
Everything in 1 event: Dog agility, ice cream-eating contest the latest in tractor tech