Agriculture

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Cortez food pantry and farm co-op plan move

Planning and zoning board approves permit

December 6, 2017

Nonprofit hopes to plant community garden in Cortez

City supports Needful Provision’s grant application

December 4, 2017

Water company wants to buy back Totten Lake

Upper lot and bathroom closed, but lake’s still open

November 29, 2017

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Montezuma County weed program applies for disaster assistance

Grants would help manage weeds left by wildfires

November 24, 2017

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CSU Extension gets new advisory committee

MOU being developed with Montezuma County Fair Board

November 18, 2017

Cortez Recreation Center’s community garden set to expand

Volunteers plan to add 10 plots by spring

November 17, 2017

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In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

The criollo cow can thrive in hot, dry conditions that are difficult for other breeds

November 7, 2017

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Lewis-Arriola farm conference will focus on profitability

No-till, organic, and a center-pivot drip system also on agenda

October 31, 2017

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Open Class Results at the Montezuma County Fair

Winners in the all-ages class at the Montezuma County Fair

October 30, 2017

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Mancos Library to host farm legacy workshop

Agriculture economist will teach on inheritance law

October 25, 2017

Living

Best farmer friends

Fields to Plate Produce storing beets, carrots, potatoes

October 24, 2017

2017 Montezuma County Fair livestock buyers

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October 23, 2017

2017 Montezuma County Fair winners

The winners in the livestock competitions at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds.

October 23, 2017

Local News

County hears offer to continue funding CSU Extension

Commissioners reconsider funding office, including 4-H Club

October 18, 2017

Southwest Farm Fresh Co-op lands USDA promotion grant

Money will help expand direct-sales program

October 8, 2017

Granny Smiths are late bloomers in Cortez

Granny Smith flowers in October on 4-in-1 tree in Cortez

October 7, 2017

Montezuma County 4-H students prepare for new year

Dozens gather at fairgrounds as group courts new members amidst uncertainty

October 7, 2017

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County votes to defund CSU ag extension office

Performance issues cited: ‘We’re making a statement’

October 5, 2017

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Montezuma Land Conservancy hires new leader

Custer’s agricultural background, passion a likely fit

September 22, 2017

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Who will be next generation’s farmers?

Average age of state’s farmers is almost 59; cost of startup, land are hurdles

September 20, 2017

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Water dragon feeds Pleasant View farm

Experimental drip line system tested on Pleasant View farm

September 15, 2017

County hopes to display antique equipment

County collection of antiques gain public exposure

August 8, 2017

Ranch Rodeo entertains while showcasing rugged life

Thus, when the opportunity to compete in the Montezuma County Fair’s Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 3 presented itself, Yeomans was…

August 7, 2017

Young archers compete at Montezuma County Fair

More preteen participants this year

August 2, 2017