Farm Field Day
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
- 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.