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Autumn Is Hay Harvest Time in the Wet Mountain Valley
October 9, 2007 8:00 AM
In the Wet Mountain Valley, about an hour west of Pueblo, haying season is winding down and ranchers are hauling in the last bales from the fields. Like other high altitude mountain valleys, the area around Westcliffe is known for producing excellent grass hay that is popular with horse owners along the Front Range. Hay is a crucial crop because it feeds the ranchers own livestock and brings in much needed income when they sell the surplus. But even during a year with good moisture like this one, farmers are in a constant struggle to get the best crop they can. KRCC's Shanna Lewis has the story.
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Posted by Delaney Utterback on October 9, 2007 8:00 AM | Permalink
