Agriculture - The Journal

2026 Montezuma County Fair set to begin next weekend, horse show kicks off this Saturday

The fair will run for a week, ending with the livestock show and dance

DATE: Jul 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Pizza for Producers’ event invites Southwest Colorado farmers, ranchers to build community

The event is part of several community initiatives by Montezuma County and the CSU Extension

DATE: Jul 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores agriculture teacher named National FFA Teacher Ambassador for second year

Alison Brown has been teaching in Dolores four years

DATE: Jun 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

DATE: Jun 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

DATE: May 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

DATE: May 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

What began as a showdown between two competing agricultural overtime pay bills at the Colorado Capitol may end with a simple tweak to current law after an amended bipartisan bill narrowly pa...

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education