ADOBE MILLING
9006 Highway 491 · Dove Creek, CO 81324 · 970-677-2620
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Located in the "Pinto Bean Capital of the World," Adobe Milling features locally grown dryland pinto and Anasazi beans. These traditional beans put the "culture" in our agriculture.
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm
SEASON: All year
ORGANIC: Some
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BATTLEROCK FARM
11592 Road G · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-4186
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A small community market garden and orchard. Sustainable and chemical free.
HOURS: Daily, 10 am-5 pm
SEASON: April to November
TOURS: Please call ahead. Tours are provided for a donation.
ORGANIC: Not certified
EVENTS: Pruning workshop in February; click for schedule.
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CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS GUEST RANCH
7986 Road G · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-4288
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Surround yourself in beauty while staying on a working farmstead that offers organic gardens and free range eggs. Select your own veggies for dinner. U-pick gardens and a produce stand are also open without a stay at the ranch.
HOURS: : Call ahead. Normal farm hours in summer are 8 am-5 pm
SEASON: Open all year, produce available in growing season
TOURS: : Petroglyph tour on property is fee-based
ORGANIC: Yes
EVENTS: U-Pick Garden and Produce Stand. Call ahead
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CONFLUENCE FARM
5892 Road 38 · Mancos, CO 81328 · 970-533-7292
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Confluence Farm sells 30 different vegetables and herbs, grown in a sustainable manner in the beautiful Mancos Valley. They sell at the Cortez and Mancos Farmers Markets and have an on-farm vegetable stand. They also offer membership in a fall/early winter CSA (community supported agriculture.) Ask about a U-pick pumpkin and squash patch.
HOURS: Call
SEASON: April - December
TOURS: Free. Please call ahead
ORGANIC: Yes, certified naturally grown
EVENTS: U-Pick Pumpkin and Squash in Fall
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CORTEZ MILLING
309 N. Market · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-3119
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High altitude local red winter wheat milled into flour. White Rose is fine grade. Red Rose (same as Bluebird used in traditional fry bread and tortillas) is an all-purpose grind. Flour is available in local stores.
HOURS: Not open for public tours. Purchase flour at local stores.
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CRABAPPLE TREE FARM
38450 Road J.5 · Mancos, CO 81328 · 970-739-1172
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A Navajo-Churro Sheep Farm offering breeding stock, local grass-fed lamb, and wool for fiber artists, while promoting this threatened breed of sheep.
HOURS: 8 am-4 pm
SEASON: All year, weather permitting
TOURS: Donation
ORGANIC: No
EVENTS: Informational Film available
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DEAD PINON RANCH
11749 Road 33.25 · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-8907
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Demonstration of Agro-forestry management of Pinon-Juniper forest and sustainable dryland grazing management. Modern pithouse incorporating ancestral Indian design available for overnight guests, with minimum two night stay. Explore canyons, Pinon/juniper forest, and rangelands.
HOURS: Call ahead
SEASON: All year
TOURS: By arrangement, call ahead
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DEGOATSANDSHEEP RANCH
9397 Road 502 · Bayfield, CO 81122 · 970-844-0502
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An organic-oriented working ranch located 18 miles from Durango. We are committed to sustainable living with our garden, animals, and home in coordination with our natural environment. Relax and enjoy the peace and beauty of our ranch. Learn about the maintenance and production of animals, fiber and food.
HOURS: 8 am-6 pm, March - October
SEASON: All year for cabin and tours. In winter 4-wheel drive required
TOURS: Free for those staying on ranch. $10 per group for visitors
ORGANIC: Not completely
EVENTS: Private lessons in spinning, knitting, or fiber-related activities available on request. $25 per lesson (daily rate)
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DRAGONFLY FARM
13263 Road 29 · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-565-2644
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We are a small micro-eco farm offering tours and visits. We have hydroponics, raised beds, a greenhouse, farm store, and use conservation methods of growing.
HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10 am-4 pm, Wed: 10 am-12 pm, Sat: 2 pm-4pm, Sun: Appointment only
SEASON: May - October. November - March appointment only for hydroponic greenhouse
TOURS: Donation
ORGANIC: Yes
EVENTS: Programs and Classes in April and May. Small class fee charged. Call for schedule or email dragonfly.farms@hotmail.com
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EAST PINES RANCH
23589 Road M · Cortez, CO 81321 · 970-565-6439
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We are a Southwestern Colorado working cattle ranch. We raise natural beef and invite you to join us for a time in the saddle as a guest wrangler. Join our outfit for a week or less and work alongside real cowboys ridin' the range, mindin' the herd, and livin' the cowboy life.
HOURS: Daily
SEASON: All year
TOURS: Cattle Drives
ORGANIC: Natural Grass Fed Beef
EVENTS: Authentic Cattle Drives
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FLIPPIN EGGS
28801 Road P · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-882-3240
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Farm fresh, free range, hand-washed eggs. Meat birds and turkeys seasonally.
HOURS: Daily, call ahead
SEASON: All year, fall is best time, but call ahead anytime
TOURS: Free
ORGANIC: Almost organic
EVENTS: Egg collection daily. Chicken and turkey butchering and processing seasonally.
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NEVER M/T CIRCLE RANCH
6852 Road 21 · Cortez, Co 81321 · 970-564-1669
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Visit a working farm with farm animals, hay production, greenhouse and garden, scenic canyon views, and hiking opportunities.
HOURS: Call ahead
SEASON: All year
TOURS: Visitors welcome free of charge. Produce available for sale during growing season.
ORGANIC: Naturally grown, not certified organic.
EVENTS: Farm is available to host parties and special events. Guest house is available for rent for an authentic "farm stay."
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PELICAN ACRES ALPACAS
16715 Road 22 · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-882-2412
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An Alpaca ranch, with sales of alpacas, raw fiber, or finished products.
HOURS: Daily, except Tuesdays
SEASON: All year
TOURS: Free
ORGANIC:
EVENTS: Shearing, late May to Early June
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SHADOW RANCH ALPACAS
15001 Highway 145 · Dolores, CO 81323 · 970-882-1296
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An Alpaca ranch selling award-winning and pet quality Alpacas. Also selling free range eggs. Fiber, yarn and eggs also sold at Shadow Ranch Fiber Hut, 640 Highway 145, Cortez, Wednesday - Saturday, 970-564-9792.
HOURS: Fiber Hut, Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am-5pm. Ranch, daily, 10 am-4 pm
SEASON: All year
TOURS: No
ORGANIC: Eggs
EVENTS: Special classes and workshops at the Fiber Hut.
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SIMMONS CATTLE COMPANY AND ORGANIC FARM
20530 Road 20 · Lewis, CO 81327 · 970-739-6153
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Combining pioneer days and the old west. Organic farm and cattle company, farmed with teams of horses, ranching with cowboys. Produce is all organic, beef is natural Angus-cross.
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm, Saturday 9am-12 pm (For information)
SEASON: Year round, weather permitting
TOURS: Call for details
ORGANIC: Yes
EVENTS: Wagon rides, cowboy cookouts, carriage rides, hunting camp catering, and future produce and beef mercantile. Call for details.
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