Farms - The Durango Herald

La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will monsoons be enough to save farmers in Southwest Colorado?

Prolonged drought means every drop of water counts

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Growers shift to direct-to-customer sales during pandemic

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic

Food security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce

DATE: Jun 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday

Group helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level

DATE: Sep 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late winter storms stunt summer produce in La Plata County

Planting season has begun for subsistence farmers, master gardener says

DATE: Jun 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

What the 2018 farm bill means for the West

Lawmakers see hemp legalization and conservation funding as the big wins

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Senate votes overwhelmingly to renew farm programs

WASHINGTON – The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for a sweeping agriculture bill that will fund key farm safety net programs for the next five years without making significant changes to...

DATE: Dec 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, moves toward conference

$867 billion plan includes farm subsidies and food stamps

DATE: Jun 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir water inflow is lowest since dam was built

Inflow into McPhee Reservoir from the Dolores River has dropped to a historic low, falling below the 2002 levels that were the previous driest year since the reservoir was built. ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News