Agriculture - The Journal

The country life

Montezuma County Fair spotlights traditions

DATE: Aug 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers Market growing

Enjoy live music and stock up on fresh vegetables, eggs, savory pies, jams and more at the Dolores Farmers Market, every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Flanders Park. Music begins ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

County fair weekend!

The Montezuma County Fair, a celebration of the county's rural values, runs through the weekend at the fairgrounds east of Cortez. Visit the fair to see livestock - from poultry a...

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Gunnison sage grouse decision postponed

Fish & Wildlife Service to consider more information

DATE: Jul 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers urged to grow for Miller Coors

YELLOW JACKET — Local farmers will soon raise their beer mugs and declare a hearty “Cheers!” thanks to a proposal by Miller Coors to grow their malting barley here. Test plots at ...

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

At-risk agricultural treasure

Water infrastructure, including McElmo Flume, shaped Montezuma County

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mount Lookout Grange seeks new future

Since 1974, the Mount Lookout Grange Hall has served a dual purpose in the community. On weekdays, Mancos Head Start occupied the building, which it rented from the Grange, while Grange even...

DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Growing corn profits

Ute Mountain Farm & Ranch wins grant<br/>to pursue value-added market strategy

DATE: May 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

State's farmers hope feds will legalize hemp crops

DENVER - Voter approval of legalized marijuana last November caused a national celebration among pot aficionados, but it is also drawing an enthusiastic reaction from Colorado farm country. ...

DATE: May 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton pushes wildfire-prevention bill

WASHINGTON - Two Colorado county commissioners testified in favor of U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton's Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act at a House subcommittee hearing on Thursda...

DATE: Apr 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Tipton pushes forward on wildfire prevention bill

WASHINGTON - Two Colorado county commissioners testified in favor of U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton's Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act at a House subcommittee hearing on Thursda...

DATE: Apr 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bad year for bees

Pollinator populations plummet