Arizona geologist publishes book about Montezuma dryland farming
Geologist John Bezy recounts region’s soil history
Agriculture
Hemp pioneer fields questions at Ag Expo
Colorado hemp farmer Ryan Loflin talks with local industrial hemp advocate Sharon Stewart at the Four States Ag Expo.Tobie Baker/The Cortez Journal An attentive audience of more than 50 local…
U.S. aid to county farms hits $1.4M
Commissioners decline to take a stance
CSU agents lead budget workshop for farmers in Cortez
Cortez talk expands on January summit
Denver auctions off $59,000 worth of bison
DENVER – Denver’s annual bison auction reined in more than $59,000 for the city this year, the most in the event’s 32-year history. The Denver Post reports that officials from…
Mancos ‘scaling up’ workshop promotes wholesale marketing
Workshop coaches new farmers on wholesale market
Growing Partners plans community leadership course for Southwest
Local agriculture group hosts class in Southwest
Aspiring farmers share learning, experiences at Mancos workshop
Guidestone Colorado hosts educational event
Montezuma County dog shot after killing neighbor’s goats
Montezuma County man shoots dog for attacking goats
Mancos library starts agriculture series with grazing lecture
Mancos Library hosts lecture on local grazing
Montezuma School to Farm rebounding, director says
Interim director says new student services will continue
FFA Week inspires young farmers
Dolores Schools focuses on agriculture
Why desalination alone won’t water the West
Regardless of supposed backing, process is complicated and expensive
Fairgrounds, veterans affairs report growth
Fairgrounds, veteran affairs serve more people
Montezuma’s Bunny McComb is named Cowbelle of the Year
Bunny McComb receives a hug from her husband, Kevin, after being named Cowbelle of the Year during the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association’s annual dinner Saturday night.Sam Green/The Journal Bunny McComb,…
Dolores rancher Al Heaton named Stockman of the Year
Al Heaton is congratulated by his wife, LaVonne, after being named the Stockman of the Year during the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet Saturday night in Cortez.Sam Green/The Journal A…
Southwest livestock banquet draws a crowd to Cortez
The Elks Lodge in Cortez was filled with cowboy hats and good cheer on Saturday night during the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet. About 300 people attended this year’s banquet,…
Four Corners cover crop study shows mixed results first year
Four Corners dryland farmers find mixed results
Southwest Farm Fresh co-hosting two workshops in Mancos
The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is co-hosting two workshops in February for beginning and expanding farmers and ranchers in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and…
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual banquet
Selection of Stockman and Cowbelle will cap annual event