Farms - The Journal

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

Cities seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Perennial day lilies flourish as heat recedes

By Gail Vanik Although the weather has begun to cool down, planting season hasn’t ended, and the arrival of cooler temps mean that it’s a great time to plant perennials. ...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Old Fort at Hesperus offers online auction

The Old Fort at Hesperus recently launched an online silent auction to benefit its Farmer in Training Program. The program allows prospective farmers to co-manage a plot of land with assista...

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Hemp study for animal feed heads to Colorado governor

DENVER — Colorado livestock could be eating hemp under a bill that awaits the governor’s signature. The state House voted 63-0 Friday to direct the Colorado Department of Agricult...

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

U.S. aid to county farms hits $1.4M

Commissioners decline to take a stance

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senator Gardner tours local bee farm

Senator touts efforts to clean up mines, get hemp off the ground

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tax credit seeks to help young farmers

Landowners would be protected from risk

DATE: Jun 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Can food hubs boost rural farming economies?

U.S. is funding initiatives to streamline local food systems

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

High winds blow down half of barn in Cortez

DATE: Apr 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stotz announces tractor pull winners

Stotz Equipment and the Cortez Future Farmers of America have announced the winners of the tractor pull contest during the Four States Agricultural Exposition. Coming in first place were: Ma...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Packrats help dig up the past

Nests hold clues about the climate

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cowbelles reveal quilt of the year

DATE: Jan 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News