Tag: Farm
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Bella Terra Farms offers healing through animals
Bella Terra Farms is a therapeutic sanctuary offering healing through animal-based and sensory-driven experiences, particularly for individuals with special needs or those facing emotional, psychological, or physical challenges. Founded by Tara after years of working with special needs children and a lifelong passion for animals, the farm provides hands-on encounters with friendly animals, creating a…
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Urban Farm provides job experience, connections to at risk youth
At the grounds of the old Stapleton Airport, something else is growing. The Urban Farm in Northeast Denver has partnered with the Denver Juvenile Justice Department’s Helping Youth Pursue Excellence program (HYPE) to give justice-involved youth the opportunity to learn hands-on skills and while participating in what staff calls a, “earn-while-you-learn,” program earn money to…
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Sopris Alpaca Farm
Kim Wesson and her husband, Cory Wesson, run Sopris Alpaca Farm, a 54-acre farm just outside of Silt that welcomes guests from all over. The farm is open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free. But if you want more time to visit with the critters, the Wessons offer…
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Longmont animal sanctuary takes in chickens, goose that survived bear attacks
The Good Life Refuge animal sanctuary in Longmont took in four chickens and one goose this week after the rest of their flock was killed in a series of bear attacks. The sanctuary said the birds were living in a yard in Crested Butte when a bear began tormenting the flock, returning several nights in…
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LIFE | Pig-A-Sus Potbelly Pig Sanctuary
Pig-A-Sus Homestead, a Potbelly Pig sanctuary in Mack, Colo., is home to over sixty potbellied pigs who have been given a second chance after being neglected or saved from dangerous environments. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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4-day-old Gypsy colt stolen from Colorado farm
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Weld County Sheriff’s Officer is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a days-old colt believed to have been stolen from a farm just north of Fort Lupton, according to a Wednesday news release. The brown-and-white Gypsy colt, which was born four days ago, was…
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HIGH AND DRY | Colorado in Drought: Part 2, The Present
In the second part of our series, we follow the trials of a 5th generation cattle rancher in El Paso County facing down a near impossible plight in 2020 due to drought. (Video by Skyler Ballard) Check back Friday, March 5, 2021 for part three of our drought series.
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COVER STORY | A legacy of rural values
As he retires from his position as president of the Colorado Farm Bureau, Don Shawcroft hopes he lead by example and emphasizes the importance of rural values. (Video by Katie Klann)
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BUSINESS | Hemp Depot
Take a look inside Hemp Depot, a Springs-based wholesale provider of hemp CBD oil products, seed and clones. (Video by Katie Klann)