Glow-a-thon to raise funds for MMH chemotherapy upgrade
The people of Holyoke have a long history of supporting individuals who have had cancer, as well as efforts toward cancer research through events such as Relay for Life and organizations like t
Ag & Business
Some of the nation’s best cattledog handlers visited Holyoke last weekend, Sept. 15-16, for four divisions of National Cattledog Association-sponsored cattledog trials. Dogs herded cattle through a series of obstacles, which were set up in the new pavilion at the Phillips County Fairgrounds. The trials gave owners the chance to show off their dogs’ superior training and ability to herd cattle with minimal stress and instruction. Here, Mickey Spence’s dog, Pearl, controls a group of cattle during the second day of intermediate-division competition. — Johnson Publications
Organizer Brian Biesemeier directs his dog, Wit, during the Sept. 16 intermediate division of Holyoke’s first cattledog trials. — Johnson Publications
First cattledog trials offer promising start to 3-month series
Shrieking whistles and tramping hooves filled the pavilion at the Phillips County Fairgrounds last weekend, Sept.
From left, co-owners Mark, Ronnie, Steve and Terry Oestman are pictured with their Centennial Farm & Ranch sign, which they were awarded at the Colorado State Fair on Aug. 24 in Pueblo. Not pictured are co-owners Brent Oestman and Connie Schott. — Johnson Publications
Oestmans recognized for 100 years of family farming
Following in the footsteps of grandparents and great-grandparents, the Oestman family of Wray is continuing to make its mark on the agricultural history of northeast Colorado.
A water buffalo cow is pictured in one of the livestock pens at Camelot Camel Dairy. The dairy plans to start milking the animals for products like cheese and gelato in the near future. — Johnson Publications
Luis Pacheco strains curds from a vat pasteurizer at Camelot Camel Dairy, located between Holyoke and Wray. Pacheco, who is an expert in water buffalo care, came to the farm two months ago to help with the operation. — Johnson Publications
Camelot to grab specialty dairy market by the horns
Five years after starting his dromedary camel dairy, Kyle Hendrix is preparing to corner what he says is another untapped market.
Millet referendum fails
A referendum to establish a millet marketing order funded by an assessment on every bushel of millet sold in Colorado failed.