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About<\/h1>\n

Located near Hotchkiss, Colorado, WCRC \u2013 Rogers Mesa focuses on applied research and community engagement to serve organic growers in Delta County as well as the greater Western Slope of Colorado. Research areas adhere to the issues faced by farmers today, and our produce is donated to hunger relief organizations.<\/p>\n

WCRC \u2013 Rogers Mesa re-opened in 2017 and is located three miles west of Hotchkiss, CO and sits at an elevation of 5800 feet. Our organic research farm has a 125-day frost-free growing season and sits on nearly 80 acres of 100% certified organic land. Our work emphasizes organic agriculture for tree fruits, table and wine grapes, organic vegetable production, alternative crops, and greenhouse cultivation.<\/p>\n

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Our Purpose<\/h2>\n

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applied research and deliver reliable results pertinent to current issues faced by organic growers.<\/p>\n

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    with the community through education and cooperation.<\/p>\n

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      organic production and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n

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        Vision<\/h2>\n

        Increase organic agricultural opportunities in support of the well-being of farmers in Western Colorado.<\/p>\n

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        Mission<\/h2>\n

        To be a source of scientific rigor, dependable and accessible education, and organic methodologies n pursuit of solving current agricultural issues in Western CO.<\/p>\n

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        • Accessibility<\/li>\n
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        • Trustworthy science<\/li>\n
        • Sustainability<\/li>\n
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          Advisory Committee Members<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

          The WCRC – Rogers Mesa Advisory Committee convenes annually to provide advice about research & engagement programs, facilities, priorities, and resources. We are grateful for their support and guidance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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          David Harold<\/h3>\n

          Tuxedo Corn Co.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Laura Parker<\/h3>\n

          High Desert Seed & Garden<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Steve Ela<\/h3>\n

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          Harrison Topp<\/h3>\n

          Topp Fruits<\/p>\n

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          Robbie LeValley<\/h3>\n

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          Emma Kottenstette<\/h3>\n

          Farm Runners<\/p>\n

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          Thistle Whistle Farm<\/p>\n

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          Llamas Family Wines<\/p>\n

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          Abbey Andersen<\/h3>\n

          Uproot Colorado<\/p>\n

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          Matt Springer<\/h3>\n

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          The Storm Cellar<\/p>\n

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          Sue Hansen<\/h3>\n

          Montrose County Commissioner<\/p>\n

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