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La Plata County Fair is off and running

La Plata County Fair schedule of events Thursday 8:30 a.m.: Judging 4-H/FFA breeding swine, market swine. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Exhibits open to the public. 9 a.m.: Judging o...

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fair’s swine showmanship offers chance to catch up with old friends

For their moment in the spotlight, hogs get exercised, bathed, exfoliated and haircuts

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation

DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures

DATE: Aug 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife advocates say voter intent being ‘lost or undermined’ in wolf reintroduction process

Conservation groups offer alternate plan that limits killing after livestock losses

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What makes a prize-winning alpaca? Ask these Colorado breeders

The animals are judged on their fleece and frame

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

DATE: May 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County

Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys

Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ranchers who have lost livestock to wolves want to know if anyone hears them

Cattlemen say lethal force needed to get rid of the problem

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

DATE: Jan 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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