Farm Field Day
the old fort

We are planning for a Fall, 2020 event so stay tuned. Here is some information about our 2019 event:

2nd Annual Event

Monday, May 13, 2019

10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

18683 Hwy 140; Hesperus, CO 81326 - 4 miles south of Hesperus

4 miles south of Hesperus

Educational Exhibits

• CO Farm Bureau farm safety trailer
• Stotz Equipment display
• Rocky Draw Ag Services
• Tag Equipment
• Beneficial uses of drones in Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Aridslands, LLC
  • Raptor Visual Imaging
• Practical use of drones
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Rainfall Simulator
• Beef cattle synchronization and artificial insemination

Drone Flight Demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Historical walking tour at 1 p.m.- Led by Roy Horvath

Field Demonstrations at 1 p.m. in south arena

• Horse-drawn cultivation system for hemp production
• Waterjet Stinger for planting trees
• Seeders: No-till drill, Cone seeder (broadcast), Plotmaster seeder

Horse-drawn shuttles available - courtesy of Four Corners Draft Horse, Mule and Carriage Association

Plant Sale including seed potatoes, onion bunches, leeks, and 6-packs of vegetables.

Concessions will include morning coffee, warm and cold drinks. Soups and sandwiches made with Old Fort products and local pork will also be available.

Interested in being an exhibitor, email Bob Bragg or at 970-560-0781

Contact Beth LaShell via email or at 970-385-4574