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In the cool of a Portugal night, it’s time to pick the grapes

VIMIEIRO, Portugal — Under a moonlit sky and the glow of headlamps, workers gingerly pluck grape clusters while much of Portugal sleeps. They harvest in the Alentejo region, sometimes called...

Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

As a 70-foot wall of flames crested a nearby ridge, Janie VanWinkle knew it was time to go. “In that moment, we were absolutely terrified,” VanWinkle said. It was July 14, and she had been w...

Farmers Market: Aster Valley Farm grows plants native to the Durango area

Tyler Turk and Mak Mason starters are pesticide-free, pollinator-friendly

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices

Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare

The farm’s culinary lavender is used in regional ice cream and coffee shops, restaurants and bars

Lilybee Farm raises bees for honey and mentors new beekeepers

Kristie and Scotty Hinds’ hives multiplied by over tenfold after they fell in love with the insects

Photo: Dry and dusty

Farmers Market: Herb Meadows Farm raises goats and makes herbal remedies

The Mancos-based farmers’ products are soy-free

Farmers Market: Beans and Berries sells cacao and herbal elixirs

Business’ beans sourced from regenerative farmers in Peru

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

The Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

Farmers Market Profile: Soylent Greens Produce grows plants near Ignacio

'If you can think of it, we’ll probably have it’

Out to dry: Water managers brace for lean supply in Southwest Colorado

Vallecito Reservoir expected to fill, but low snowpack means short irrigation season