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Laura Palmisano
The average farmer in the United States is nearing 60, and most are white men, according to federal data. But on Colorado’s Western Slope, one program is trying to change that by training a new and more diverse generation of farmers in the principles of regenerative agriculture.
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How do we take care of our creative selves? How do we step off the wheel of production and find ourselves in the wide-open moment with room to wonder and wander? In this episode, hosts Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden have a conversation about where they are at now in their well-filling cycle, the importance of creative self-care and the consequences of not doing so. -
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The busiest search and rescue team in Utah is based in Moab, a center in the Southwest for mountain biking, climbing sandstone towers, river running, cross-country skiing and even BASE jumping. The team, which handles an average of 130 calls per year, shares some stories about hairy rescues and offers sage advice for people who love exploring the outdoors: Before you leave, consider what could go very wrong. -
Governor Polis urges Coloradans to support local food banks as the federal shutdown drags on, while Colorado River states face a deadline today to agree on future water use. Also in today’s regional newscast: ballot turnout tops 1.7 million, Grand Junction restores arts funding, and Ridgway wins a state cross-country title. -
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From SNAP benefits resuming in Delta County to the Montrose church verdict and the coming solar regulation vote, this week brings big updates for Western Colorado. KVNF’s Brody Wilson reports on agriculture events, the ongoing government shutdown, and what’s next for local land use and public lands policy. -
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