— Subscribe to this topic on PagosaSUN.comThe Archuleta County Noxious Weeds Ordinance and what it means for local landowners
By Ethan Proud SUN Columnist With the passage of the Archuleta County Noxious Weeds Ordinance, there is new light shed on an old issue in Archuleta County. With an influx…
Get started on pollinator habitat
Just like us, pollinators need two main things in order to survive: food (floral resources) and shelter (nesting materials and habitat). Pollinators (like bees, butterflies, birds, bats, etc.) have a…
All Things Potato Workshop set for April 8
An All Things Potato Workshop will take place on April 8 at 10 a.m. at the CSU Extension office. Research horticulturalist David Holm from the San Luis Valley Research Center…
Funding available for agricultural energy projects
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) are seeking applicants for agricultural energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The total amount available for assistance in…
Versatile and colorful Colorado beans
By Wendy White Special to The PREVIEW Colorado produces a wide range of bean varieties, including pinto, light red kidney and black, and the state ranks eighth nationally in dry…
Understanding how raspberry plants grow
Raspberries are a great, productive fruit plant that can be grown by gardeners in many parts of the United States, including all but the highest elevation areas of Colorado. In…
Start preparing for the county fair now
By Charlotte Williams Special to The SUN The Archuleta County Fair is coming. This summer, the biggest celebration in town begins, and you can help make it happen. How? If…
Colorado farmers and ranchers share nutrient and water quality best management practices, look for survey input
Across Colorado, farmers and ranchers are using best management practices to help keep nutrients out of lakes and streams and improve Colorado’s water quality. The full version of this story…
Archuleta County Weed and Pest to hold spring pesticide education workshop
By Ethan Proud SUN Columnist Between troublesome insects, molds, rodents and invasive plants, pesticides are a part of life. There are laws in place to protect us while we use…
Annie’s Project Pagosa retreat announced
Agricultural ventures for women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. At Annie’s…
