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Rocky Ford farmers trying to clear their name
September 19, 2011 12:23 AM
Farmers in Rocky Ford are scrambling to clear their name after a listeria scare was mistakenly linked to the area. Health Department memos claimed the tainted cantaloupes were from the "Rocky Ford Region". Just recently it's been learned that the cantaloupes in question were actually from the Jensen Farms... more » -
Coalition asks gardeners to donate produce
September 14, 2011 2:01 PM
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - A coalition helping families in need is asking Durango gardeners and farmers to donate their extra produce. The fresh fruits and vegetables will supplement food provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to low-income families. According to the Durango Herald the food delivered by the USDA... more » -
The farm comes to the Springs
July 16, 2011 1:06 AM
Fruits, veggies, doggie treats, oh my! Join us this morning as we go live from the farmers market in Old Colorado City in Bancroft Park. We'll be talking with one of the original founders of the market, as well as with some vendors to help you create the... more » -
The farm comes to the Springs
July 16, 2011 1:06 AM
Fruits, veggies, doggie treats, oh my! Join us this morning as we go live from the farmers market in Old Colorado City in Bancroft Park. We'll be talking with one of the original founders of the market, as well as with some vendors to help you create the meal... more » -
Local grocery stores will weather Florida freeze, Texas drought
January 4, 2011 11:50 PM
In Florida for the third time this month, farmers are forced to cover their crops with a cocoon of ice, trying to save the citrus. Texas is suffering from drought right now. Some areas haven't seen rain in 90 days. "Mother nature dishes it out. We gotta do what... more » -
FDA stepping up oversight of nation's produce
June 9, 2010 8:37 AM
It's the little things that often make food unsafe. And now, the government is looking to tighten the oversight of produce. Worker hygiene, undetected animal contact and runoff from animal manure are often difficult to identify as the sources of food-borne illness -- something that's frustrated health authorities for... more » -
There's a positive side to our gusty winds
April 5, 2010 11:57 AM
Another windy day in Southern Colorado. Our First Alert team says wind gusts to around 50 mph will be possible across the plains. The wind can be a nuisance, but it can also be useful. Today I'm going to do a story on places in Pueblo that use wind turbines... more »
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