Orchard Mesa Site:

The Orchard Mesa site is located 7 miles Southeast of Grand Junction. Site elevation is approximately 4750 feet with an average growing season of 182 frost-free days. The research conducted at this site includes tree fruits, wine grape production, dry bean variety increases, and ornamental horticulture. This site has separate climate controlled and retractable roof greenhouses, as well as office and laboratory facilities. A history of fruit growing in western Colorado.