Rogers Mesa Site:

The Rogers Mesa site is located 17 miles east of Delta and 3 miles west of Hotchkiss at approximately 5800 feet above sea level. With an average growing season of 150 days, research conducted at this site was historically focused on tree fruit cropping at high altitude. The programs have expanded into grape production at high altitude, forage crops and alternative crop research. Rogers Mesa has an arboretum, laboratory, offices, andgreenhouse facilities located on site.