The Old Fort at Hesperus

The Old Fort at Hesperus Original location of Fort Lewis College. We serve as an educational and community resource.

The Old Fort’s Farmer Training Convergence is coming up next week on August 28 & 29! 🌱We are so excited to welcome Toni ...
08/19/2026

The Old Fort’s Farmer Training Convergence is coming up next week on August 28 & 29! 🌱

We are so excited to welcome Toni Stanger-McLaughlin CEO of Native American Agriculture Fund as our keynote speaker for this year’s event. ✨ Workshops and sessions will cover topics like regenerative year-round farming, poultry management and processing, biochar, USDA resources and conservation implementation on the Rez, worm compost, Hopi dryland farming, flower farming, and much more. 🥕

We are so grateful to our sponsors Colorado Land Link Native American Agriculture Fund Quivira Coalition , Colorado Dept of Agriculture Fort Lewis College and to creambeanberry and Bread Bakery and Café of Durango for donating some refreshments!

Tickets are still available, register at tinyurl.com/FarmerConvergence and contact [email protected] with questions or to request a scholarship!

¡La Convergencia de la Formación de Agricultores de Old Fort se llevará a cabo la próxima semana, los días 28 y 29 de agosto! 🌱 Habrá interpretación en español en vivo y se ofrecen becas para los asistentes de habla hispana.

Nos complace enormemente contar con Toni Stanger-McLaughlin, de Native American Agriculture Fund, como ponente principal del evento de este año. ✨ Los talleres y sesiones abordarán temas como la agricultura regenerativa durante todo el año, el manejo y procesamiento de aves de corral, el biocarbón (biochar), los recursos del USDA y la implementación de prácticas de conservación en la reserva, el vermicompostaje, la agricultura de secano Hopi, el cultivo de flores y mucho más. 🥕

Agradecemos profundamente a nuestros patrocinadores Colorado Land Link, Native American Agriculture Fund, Quivira Coalition, Colorado Dept of Agriculture, y Fort Lewis College, así como a creambeanberry y Bread Bakery and Café of Durango por donar algunos refrigerios.

Aún quedan entradas disponibles; regístrate a tinyurl.com/ConvergenciaAgricultores y escribe a [email protected] si tienes preguntas o deseas solicitar una beca.

The Farmer Training Convergence is coming up fast; on August 28 & 29! Here is a sneak peek of the great lineup of farmer...
08/18/2026

The Farmer Training Convergence is coming up fast; on August 28 & 29! Here is a sneak peek of the great lineup of farmers, organizations, and researchers who will be sharing agricultural knowledge and skills 🫛 Register here to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/FarmerConvergence
Special thanks to Colorado Land Link, Native American Agriculture Fund, Quivira Coalition, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and USDA NIFA for helping to make this year's event possible!

We're looking forward to hosting the Western Colorado Cattle Women.
08/07/2026

We're looking forward to hosting the Western Colorado Cattle Women.

REMINDER: If you are planning to attend the WCCC meeting hosted by the LaPlata La Plata County CowBelles and Southwest Cowbelles in Hesperus on August 11, RSVP by August 1. Hope to see you there.

Black Mesa CattleWomen,Delta Cattlewomen, Gunnison Valley Cattlewomens, Mesa County Cattlewomen Association - MCCA, Moffat County Beef, Montrose CattleWomen, Plateau Valley CattleWomen, Rio Blanco Cattlewomen.

Take a break from you hard work and join us this Sunday, the 19th for a summer social.
07/18/2026

Take a break from you hard work and join us this Sunday, the 19th for a summer social.

Thank you for hosting us.
07/11/2026

Thank you for hosting us.

06/25/2026

📣YOU ARE INVITED!

Whether you're a farmer, rancher, landowner, agricultural professional or simply interested in the future of agriculture in Southwest Colorado, you won't want to miss the first ever La Plata County Farm Bureau Summer Speaker Series!

Join us throughout July for four evenings of engaging conversations, practical information, and expert insights on some of the most important topics facing agriculture today, including:

✅ Transition Planning for Farms & Ranches
✅ Colorado Drought Response & Current Agricultural Issues
✅ Agritourism Opportunities for Producers
✅ Preparing the Next Generation of Agriculture

We're bringing together respected leaders and industry experts from across Colorado to share their knowledge, answer questions, and connect with our agricultural community.

🌟 Refreshments provided
🌟 Free to attend
🌟 Open to the public

Check out the full schedule here!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by sending us a Facebook message or emailing [email protected].

We look forward to learning, connecting, and strengthening our agricultural community together this summer! 🌱🤝

Our weekly FLC farmstand kicks off this Wednesday at 11:30! Stop by to say hi to our field assistants and stock up on fr...
06/22/2026

Our weekly FLC farmstand kicks off this Wednesday at 11:30! Stop by to say hi to our field assistants and stock up on fresh veggies, local meats, and dry goods 🥕

We will be hosting public farm tours once a month this summer, starting June 25th! Join us to see the field and learn mo...
06/19/2026

We will be hosting public farm tours once a month this summer, starting June 25th! Join us to see the field and learn more about growing food at high elevation. Register at the link in our bio ✨

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18683 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO
81326

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