Organic foods – The Durango Herald

Durango producer to visit U.S. Capitol in effort to uphold organic farming practices

Dixon says big-name producers are not being held to USDA’s standard of organic

DATE: Feb 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8

DATE: Sep 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rang Tang Craft Barbecue is defining Southwest Colorado flavor

Local beef smoked with scrub oak offers a distinct regional taste

DATE: Jul 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Food

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest food co-op sees success through virtual farmers market

Local food cooperative Southwest Farm Fresh saw a 70% boost in sales during the economic tumult of 2020 in part because of its new online farmers market. The Cortez-based co-op connects cust...

DATE: Jul 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership

Property owner plans to sell a chunk of land, keep remainder as is

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter farmers market to return for its second season in Durango

Vendors will be set up every Tuesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Matriarch of the James Ranch dies at 80

Kay James led family business operations focused on sustainable agriculture

DATE: Jul 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

Groups join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado grant builds composting capacity, efficiency at Table to Farm Compost

Award helps state meet goal of cutting waste by 28%

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Farmers Market will open, but with a different look

Coronavirus also sparks shift in selling methods at local farms

DATE: Apr 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field