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As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes

Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history

DATE: Feb 7, 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

Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks

Market vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmers Market: Fifth-generation D&S Farms grows vegetables on the Dryside

Breen-area farm also sells starts, herbs and flowers

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Food

Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers

Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

DATE: May 25, 2021 | 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: Living

The Sharehouse community food center offers fresh produce to students

The Journal Staff Report Every Thursday afternoon, colorful bags of freshly harvested vegetables from the Cortez Middle School garden are laid out at Southwest Open School for stu...

DATE: Oct 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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