WCRC – Rogers Mesa
As a 100% certified organic research center, WCRC-RM serves as a nationwide knowledge hub for organic agriculture in arid climates. Located near Hotchkiss, CO at 5,800 feet, the 80-acre property has 30 irrigated acres, a climate-controlled greenhouse, and equipment and infrastructure to support fruit tree orchards, grape vineyards, perennial pasture, and vegetable production. Their vision adheres to pertinent issues faced by growers with a focus on vegetables and perennial fruit crops, and all of the produce is donated to hunger relief organizations. Research topics include ecological pest and disease management, variety and rootstock trials, and regional adaptation of annual crops.
100 Years
Serving the community in the Gunnison River North Fork Valley
20,000 Lbs
Average pounds of produce donated to hunger relief organizations annually
100% Organic
The only fully organic land grant university research station in the country
WCRC – Rogers Mesa Programming
Regional Seed Vegetable Variety Trials
Wine grape variety trials for the North Fork Valley
Apple rootstock trials
Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
Organic Solutions to Cytospora Canker Disease in Peach
The North Fork Peach Rootstock Trial
Controlling Codling Moth in Apple
Balancing Innovation with Practicality: Assessing Orchard Agrivoltaics
Organic Options for Assisted Apple Thinning
Addressing the Pest: Seed Corn Maggot in Sweet Corn
Contact Information
Physical Location
30624 Hwy-92
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3437
Brad Tonnessen
Research Scientist
brad.tonnessen@colostate.edu
(970) 872-3437
Bryan Braddy
Research Associate III
bryan.braddy@colostate.edu
Max Kirks
Research Associate I
max.kirks@colostate.edu
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Inversion Information at Rogers Mesa
These data are provided by CSU’s CoAgMet Colorado’s Mesonet.
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- Rogers Mesa Overview Station Page
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- Rogers Mesa Data selector: HOT02 CSU Rogers Mesa Research Center