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THE HEARING PLACE
3100 Remington St. Fort Collins, CO 80525
210 Cameron St. Brush, CO 80723
2243 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Loveland, CO 80537
120 S. 3rd Ave. Sterling, CO 80751
1023 39th Ave, Suite C Greeley, CO 80634
195 Telluride St, Unit 3 Brighton, CO 80601
970.217.4871 thehearingplaceco.com
For more than 31 years, the audiologists at THE HEARING PLACE have been solely committed to helping restore hearing in people of all ages through the use of expertly fitted hearing devices. The staff’s goal is to provide high-quality hearing instruments and products with excellent service to fit every Colorado lifestyle and budget.
At The Hearing Place, an expert team of audiologists knows how important hearing is to living a fulfilled life and running a farm or ranch. Untreated hearing loss impacts cognitive health, relationships, work performance and safety. For those with untreated hearing loss, not being able to hear a fire alarm or tornado siren at the right time, for example, can be dangerous and detrimental to their business and home.
Local audiologists provide support unique to each community. With a friendly and easy-going approach and exceptional, ongoing care and counseling, individuals who experience all that The Hearing Place has to offer are quick to refer their friends and family.
How we lose hearing
Did you know that a remarkable 90% of all hearing loss is sensorineural, or hearing loss caused by damage in the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathway from the inner ear to the brain? Workers who use loud tools and/or heavy equipment throughout the day subject their ears to repetitive loud noises, which damages hearing over time.
Wearing the right hearing protection helps prevent hearing loss for those who find themselves in noisy environments frequently. Hearing loss may be inevitable given your circumstances, heredity, and occupation, but with an array of noise protection, The Hearing Place can help ensure that adequate hearing is prolonged for years to come, even for those who can’t escape regular exposure to loud noises.
Long-term relationships
As one of the few remaining locally owned and independent audiology practices
in Colorado, The Hearing Place is able to spend as much time as needed to help people understand hearing loss and what options are available to them. Patients are involved from the very beginning in learning about their diagnosis and choosing the best individualized solution.
The Hearing Place takes a special approach to patient-centered care: prioritizing building long-term relationships with patients. It all starts with the enjoyable experience The Hearing Place strives to provide at each of its six convenient locations across Northern and Eastern Colorado.
The Hearing Place follows the philosophy that hearing shouldn’t be a barrier to living a fulfilling and engaging life. Audiologists have been helping people of all walks of life regain hearing capacity, eliminate the associated feelings of isolation, and begin leading a more fulfilled and engaged life.
Through simple hearing loss consultations and clinical hearing exams, The Hearing Place’s team of audiologists can assist people at all stages of hearing loss to determine how best to restore their hearing. It’s a collaborative process. If hearing aid devices are appropriate for hearing loss, expert audiologists will walk each individual through the process of selecting the ideal device for their needs.
The Hearing Place offers comprehensive audiology services, including:
l Complete hearing evaluations
l Assisted listening devices
l Custom ear-molds for behind-the-ear hearing aids
l High-performance digital & Bluetooth compatible hearing devices
l Hearing aid repair services & routine maintenance and cleaning
l Noise protection and swim plugs
l Cerumen management (earwax removal)
l Counseling for hearing loss and tinnitus
l Cochlear implant services
Ready to start the journey to better hearing? Visit The Hearing Place website at thehearingplaceco.com to find the location nearest you and schedule an appointment.
By Rachel Gabel
As the Colorado Farm Show moves into its seventh decade, we’re excited to recognize the vital role agriculture plays in the everyday lives of people the world over. At its most basic, agriculture puts food on the table, and at its most innovative, it propels the world into the future. To maintain this trajectory, we must build upon the foundation built by previous generations with an eye on the future and welcome all people involved in feeding and fueling the world to the proverbial table.
The Colorado Farm Show began as a group of Colorado State University extension agents sat around a table and created the show where there wasn’t one previously. It only made sense, after all, that the state’s largest ag producing county would be home to what is now a destination for thousands of visitors and vendors during the three-day show in January.
One way we’re able to welcome people to the table of agriculture is to preserve and respect agriculture’s roots and foundation, all the while making room for new information, people, and ideas. In any of our outstanding educational seminars, some of the industry’s movers and shakers bring a world of information right to the Colorado Farm Show and the producers in the seats.
Vendors line the aisles and visitors can not only shake hands with friends, seal business deals with a handshake, and be introduced to new connections, but can also touch and see innovations from some of the most respected companies in the world.
As ag leaders are on hand, vendors are on display, and old friends are catching up, we’re all working together to bring something tangible to the future of agriculture in the form of the nearly $400,000 the Colorado Farm Show has awarded in scholarships. These scholarship recipients come from varied backgrounds and their goals run the gamut with the common thread of agriculture. When the Colorado Farm Show says we’re cultivating the future, we are confident that we’re doing just that.
The past the Colorado Farm Show is built upon is solid and that is due to the volunteers, vendors, visitors, and leaders of the event. The leaders of the Colorado Farm Show who have served as Colorado Farm Show Board Chairmen include:
1967-69 Charles Urano
1970 Sven Johansen
1971 Bob Wall
1972 Bob Abrams
1973 Jim Reeman
1974 Jim Boster
1975-76 Con Herbst, Jr.
1977 George Maxey
1978-80 Milt Holmes
1981 Randee Cook
1982-83 Frank Eckhardt, Jr.
1984-85 Don Holtz
1986-88 Aletha Kohler
1989-90 Willard Johnson
1991-92 LaRue Mondt
1993-94 Jim Schneider
1995-96 Terry Weber
1997-98 Tom Rainbolt
1999-00 Don Hamilton
2001-02 Curt Probert
2003-04 Eric Angus
2005-06 Carol Cox
2007-08 Mark Sponsler
2009-10 Mark Long
2011-12 Artie Geisick
2013-14 Steve Foos
2015-16 Bill Stevens
2017-18 Brett Markham
2019-20 Brian Larson
2021-22 Erich Ehrlich
2023-24 Zech Foos
2024-25 Larry Connell
Erich Ehrlich - 970.300.1053 ee@reninsurance.com
Russell Adels - 970.460.1475 russell@reinsurance.com
Mica Rausch - 970.460.1450 mica@team-rig.com
Ryan Hicks - 970.235.2238 rhicks@reinsurance.com
Jay Helzer - 970.315.0134 jhelzer@reinsurance.com
RENAISSANCE INSURANCE
GROUP was founded in 2001 to meet your insurance needs. Most of our Risk Advisors have lived and worked in Northern Colorado their entire lives. We know farming, we know ranching. We literally live in the community where we work and understand the business more completely than a large national firm. We have national insurance capabilities and a local service model — the best of both worlds.
RIG has earned the Premier Farm Certification designation from Nationwide Insurance for its work in the agribusiness sector and is an endorsed insurance broker by the Colorado Livestock Association and the National Bison Association.
Whether you raise crops, livestock, or both, we know farming isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. And we know how to protect it. From your machinery to your structures, your crops to your livestock, we know what it takes to safeguard your operation. Our collaborative business relationships with clients lead to a better understanding of exposures, coverages, and strategies to address loss frequency and severity. Basically, we offer peace of mind!
MEET RIG’S FARM/RANCH RISK ADVISORS
Erich Ehrlich
Erich is a graduate of Windsor High school and a fourth-generation member of the Windsor, Colorado community. He graduated from Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska where he was a member of the football team. Erich has cultivated much of his business by serving on local, regional, and national boards through his entire tenure as an insurance professional.
The team members that work with Erich take pride in creating coverage solutions for industry niches to provide clients with peace of mind in an ever-evolving risk environment. Change is the only constant and Erich thrives in providing innovative risk management and insurance strategies, underwritten by trusted carrier partnerships he has developed.
Russell Adels
Russell grew up in Northeast Wyoming and graduated from Campbell County High School in Gillette. He attended junior college in Cheyenne and finished at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Russell has now resided in Northeast Colorado for over twenty years and the Adels family are proud residents of a great part of our state.
Agriculture, Construction, Oil, Gas and Manufacturing are industries that Russell has a wealth of experience representing. When working with clients, Russell remains focused on
the relationship while educating on coverage options, helping to manage cost of risk, and providing an overview of changes in the insurance marketplace.
Mica Rausch
Mica Rausch holds an Associate’s degree in Psychology from Northeastern Junior College and a Bachelor’s degree in Film Production from the Art Institute of California. As a Certified Insurance Counselor, Mica combines an academic foundation with extensive professional expertise to provide comprehensive insurance solutions.
Specializing in Commercial and Agribusiness Risk Management and Insurance Solutions, Mica offers tailored guidance to businesses navigating the unique challenges of agriculture and other industries. With a rich background in feedlot management and a deep understanding of agribusiness operations, Mica leverages firsthand experience to address the specific risks faced by farmers, ranchers, and commercial clients.
Ryan Hicks
Ryan graduated with a degree in Business Management from the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort School of Business. Prior to attending UNC, Ryan was raised in Sidney, Nebraska and grew up in his father’s independent agency, working for that firm for a few years after college graduation. In 2001, Ryan returned to Northern Colorado, was cofounder of RIG with Jay Helzer, and has been part of the management team since. Ryan focuses on Agribusiness, especially dairies and has established insurance relationships with some of the leading business owners in Northern Colorado.
Jay Helzer
Jay is a proud Colorado native with roots in the northern part of our state where he grew up. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, majoring in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations and Communications. He is a founding partner of RIG and has made significant contributions to the firm’s success. Throughout his leadership Jay has served on numerous boards within the region. Most notably, he served on the Board of Directors for the Greeley Independence Stampede. As RIG has become established in local communities, Jay continues to help guide the agency toward successful perpetuation and independence. Jay has a history of strong relationships within the insurance industry and the Northern Colorado business community. For more information, visit www. reninsurance.com.
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9:30 - Colorado Cattle Industry Update
10:20 a.m.
Erin Spaur, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Executive Vice President
Erin was appointed executive vice president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association in 2022, after having served as the CCA’s industry advancement director since 2015. She is a proud graduate of Colorado State University and is still involved in her family’s operation in southeast Colorado.
Zach Riley, Colorado Livestock Association, Chief Executive Officer
Zach has been in the agriculture and advocacy fields for many years. Born and raised on a cow-calf operation, he has valuable historical knowledge of the industry. Before coming to Colorado Livestock Association, he spent more than a decade in government affairs for agriculture associations and membership organizations. He has extensive experience on The Hill having worked for Congress, as well as policy development and grassroots engagement. He is also wellversed in resource management and the political landscape. All of his experiences, education and background have culminated in the work and vision that he brings to CLA.
Together, Erin and Zach will present a brief overview of the beef industry, highlighting current issues, significant events, and its overall status.
10:20-10:45 a.m. Colorado Beef Council Update
Kenton Ochsner, Colorado Beef Council, Executive Director
Kenton comes to the Colorado Beef Council after serving as the executive director and advisor for Colorado State FFA. He grew up on a purebred-beef operation and has a deep-rooted passion for agriculture. Kenton will provide a current snapshot of the U.S. beef market, including consumer trends, retail, foodservice, and will also highlight some key marketing programs the Colorado Beef Council is currently conducting.
11:00 a.m.-Noon Breaking the Status Quo: A Different Approach to a Successful Career in Meteorology
Kody Wilson, KBW LLC, Denver and Front Range Meteorologist
Kody Wilson is a freelance meteorologist with expertise in severe weather, microscale meteorology and forecasting. Born and raised outside of Boise, Idaho, and a proud alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado, Kody has built a large and loyal audience, with over 350,000 followers on Facebook and 35,000 on Instagram. His Facebook pages consistently reach more than 6 million people each month. With the support of over 50 local business sponsors, Kody is a trusted source for weather updates and insights in communities across Colorado, Oregon and Idaho. Kody will talk about how he started his business and the value he adds to the public by doing freelance work.
1:00-1:45 p.m. Cattle and Beef Outlook
Tyler Cozzens, Livestock Marketing Information Center, Director and Agricultural Economist Tyler has expertise in conducting situation and outlook market analysis across the livestock industry, along with various crops. Tyler regularly contributes market analysis on the livestock sector through several agricultural media outlets. This discussion will focus on the current supply situation of the U.S. cattle herd and provide a look ahead at potential implications for the cattle and beef industry, along with expectations for future prices and production.
1:45–2:30 p.m. Foot and Mouth Disease: Why Should We Care About a Foreign Animal Disease?
Dr. Kathy Whitman, Colorado State University, Veterinary Extension Specialist
Kathy received her DVM and master’s degrees in ruminant nutrition from Colorado State University. She completed a field services internship at the University of Georgia and became an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners diplomate, specializing in beef cattle in 2017. Dr. Whitman was in private practice in both Utah and Colorado and was an associate professor with the University of Nebraska at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center. In her new role at CSU, Kathy will participate in a wide range of activities, working as a liaison between the university and extension, producers and veterinarians in Colorado. In her presentation, she will provide a review of foot and mouth disease, the history, how it is predicted to impact the U.S. beef industry, and what can be done to reduce that impact.
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Animal Traceability in Colorado
Maggie Baldwin, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado State Veterinarian
Dr. Baldwin joined the Colorado Department of Agriculture in January 2017, serving in several roles before being appointed as the Colorado State Veterinarian in May 2021. Dr. Baldwin focuses her efforts on the implementation of secure food supply plans and emergency response plans, enhanced animal disease traceability, education, and robust stakeholder engagement. Dr. Baldwin has a keen interest in One Health and is the chair of the One Health Committee for the U.S. Animal Health Association. She is also active on a variety of advisory boards including the Texas A&M Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases and the Colorado Governor’s Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee. Dr. Baldwin earned her DVM from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul. In her presentation, she will give an overview of Animal Disease Traceability (ADT), why it’s important, how it works, and how it protects Colorado’s herds. She will also cover the changes to the USDA’s ADT rules that went into effect in November 2024 regarding electronic identification for cattle and bison.
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9:20 - 9:30 a.m. CFVGA Welcoming Remarks
Marilyn Drake, Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Executive Director
Marilyn grew up on a crop and sheep farm in northern Weld County, not far from the land homesteaded by her great-great grandparents in the 1880s. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has worked in public relations and marketing for Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising-Taiwan, U.S. Meat Export Federation, National Farmers Union, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and National Bison Association.
9:30 - 10:20a.m. Knowing When Adding Value to Your Operation is Right for You
Donielle Kitzman, Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Vice President
Jenni Nagle, Ela Family Farms, Front Range Representative
Tim and Claudia Ferrell, Berry Patch Farms Owners
Donielle has been instrumental in providing leadership and advocacy to a diverse cross section of business and tourism organizations. She has also served as the executive director for the Pueblo Chile Growers Association since 2017, helping to grow the awareness of the Pueblo Chile brand while advocating for the broader agricultural industry as well. Ela Family Farms produces and sells a wide variety of apple sauces, jams and fruit butters, dried fruits and freeze-dried fruits.
Tim and Claudia have owned and operated Berry Patch Farms, a USDA Certified Organic farm in Brighton, since 1991. They have a pick-yourown operation for many fruits, herbs and flowers, and sell others in their farm store.
Having a diversified set of products and a wider customer base can help growers increase income and reduce risk. This panel will discuss how they used operational and financial information to build a valueadded product line to diversify their business.
10:25 - 11:15 a.m. Farm Smart Innovations in Agrivoltaics
Ian Skor, Owner & CEO, Sandbox Solar
Maria Buzzell, Colorado State University Graduate
Ian is an engineering and entrepreneurial professional with 10-plus years of experience in the energy efficiency and solar-energy industries. He bootstrapped Sandbox Solar at the age of 24 with nothing but a Subaru and a toolbox. Sandbox Solar is now a market leader in Colorado for residential, commercial, battery storage development, sales, design, installation and service.
Maria Buzzelli is a recent graduate of Colorado State University’s Masters of Agricultural and Resource Economics program. At CSU, Maria conducted research on the economic feasibility of agrivoltaics and received funding from the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration.
These two presenters will discuss integrating solar energy into your produce farm. Hear of two projects in Northern Colorado that found a way to integrate solar panels without disrupting operations.
11:20 a.m. - New Tools for Local Farm Worker
12:10 p.m. Recruitment and Retention
Aldo Parra, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Ag Workforce Services Program Manager
Aldo is responsible for managing a new program that will focus on supporting agricultural employers and workers with employee safety, working conditions, labor rights and resources to strengthen the local agricultural workforce. Before being named program manager in January 2023, Aldo was Adams County’s migrant and seasonal farmworker outreach coordinator for almost a decade and was responsible for assisting agricultural employers and workers regarding farmworker rights, labor exchange services, the Migrant Seasonal Protection Act, H2A housing inspections, unemployment insurance, counseling and community resources. In a tight job market, local farm workers need incentives to keep working for produce farms. The new CDA Ag Workforce Services Program has multiple incentives that it can provide to workers in addition to connection to service providers ready to support farm workers outside of business hours. Join Aldo Parra to hear what resources are available.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Produce Sector Social Hour
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9:00-10:00 a.m. Assessing and Addressing Salinization in the South Platte River Basin
Timothy Gates, Colorado State University, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Over the years, Tim’s research has focused primarily on agricultural water systems, especially how streams and aquifers interact with irrigated agriculture. He will give an update of an ongoing study to describe the nature and extent of water and land salinization across the South Platte River Basin and to find the best ways to address it.
10:00-11:00 a.m. Updates From the South Platte Salinity Stakeholder Group
Karen Schlatter, Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University, Interim Director
The Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University primarily focuses on promoting sustainable and equitable water management in Colorado through education, community engagement, and transdisciplinary research. Schlatter earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from McGill University and a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. Formed in 2020 out of the recognition that salinity in the South Platte River Basin needs regional dialogue and coordination, the South Platte Salinity Stakeholder Group is a cooperative effort that represents agricultural, municipal, water supply, water treatment and research interests in the South Platte River and its tributaries. Facilitated by the Colorado Water Center, the South Platte Salinity Stakeholder Group works to integrate stakeholder concerns, needs and priorities to improve our understanding of the sources, loads, trends and impacts of salinity in the South Platte River Basin.
Modeled Salinity Impacts of Conservation Practices in Colorado Irrigated Agriculture
Tyler Wible, One Water Solutions Institute at CSU, Associate Director for Software Innovation
Tyler Wible is a project manager at the One Water Solutions Institute at Colorado State University. His major research interests include stream impairment assessment, watershed assessment, flood-risk assessment, nutrient impacts on waterbodies, stream-flow analysis, and watershed modeling, and has led the development of numerous eRAMS tools including watershed prioritization, nutrient regulation, riparian habitat assessment, river cross-section analysis, and gauged and ungauged flow analysis. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from CSU in civil engineering in 2012 and 2014, and an MBA degree from Western Governors University in 2023. The purpose of this modeling project is to better understand how the implementation of voluntary conservation practices are influencing salinity discharges from irrigated agricultural land in Colorado. Salinity represents a nonpoint-source pollutant of concern in many parts of the state.
1:00 -2:00 p.m. Water Quality in Ag Runoff and the Importance of Active Producer Collaboration
Erik Wardle, Colorado State University, Program Director and Agriculture Data Scientist
A.J. Brown, Colorado State University, Program Director and Agriculture Data Scientist
Erik is the director of the CSU Agricultural Water Quality Program. He does extensive research, writing and Extension work related to agricultural water quality issues, including pesticide use, nutrient management, soil moisture monitoring, groundwater/surface water interactions, conservation tillage, and irrigation water management.
A.J. grew up on a small farm in Rocky Ford and later went to CSU for degrees in soil and crop science and agricultural business. Currently, he works as a data scientist for the CSU Agricultural Water Quality Program (AWQP) in Fort Collins, where he leverages modern technologies and models to derive meaningful insights for real-life producer operations. The AWQP protects state waters and the environment from impairment or degradation due to the improper use of agricultural chemicals while allowing for their proper and correct use. The Colorado State University branch of the AWQP is responsible for providing research, education and training on agricultural best management practices.
This presentation will focus on discussing the importance of producer collaboration for successful research, provide an overview of current water quality technologies, and highlight key data collected across the state in recent years.
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9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Alternative Crops
Jason Webb, CSU Crops Testing, Research Associate
Marissa Spear, Colorado State University Soil and Crop Sciences, Research Associate
Jason Webb has a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Ohio State University and has been with the CSU Crops Testing program since January of 2024. Jason will be discussing how looking at the past can lead to answers for the future.
Marissa Spear is a research associate at Colorado State University with an interest in sustainable agriculture. She is currently studying the environmental and economic impact of incorporating alternative pulse crops – including cowpea, lentils and peas – into Colorado dryland and irrigated agricultural systems. Growing cowpea is an emerging option for dryland Colorado producers due to its low water requirements, positive soil health impacts, and potentially promising economic outlooks. Cowpea is a drought-tolerant legume that enhances soil health through nitrogen fixation and has potential crop rotation benefits. Additionally, it can be harvested for human consumption or as a high-protein forage, which can provide economic flexibility. Marissa can also share some tasty cowpea recipes.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Panel Presentation about the Colorado Soil Health Program and HB24-1249 (Ag Stewardship Tax Credit)
Kristen Boysen, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Director of Drought and Climate Resilience
Anthony Zamora, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Northeast Colorado Soil Health Specialist
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has recently made some major advances in their approach to assisting Colorado’s agricultural producers as they work to improve the quality of their soil health. The Colorado Soil Health Program is working with conservation districts to assist over 400 producers as they implement new soil health practices, and this spring the state legislature passed the Ag Stewardship Tax Credit (HB24-1249). This bill will allow producers to claim a tax credit for implementing practices related to healthy soil and water usage.
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11:00 - Agriculture Energy Funding
11:45a.m. Options
Amber Freouf, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Assistant State Conservationist
Sam Anderson, Colorado Department of Agriculture, ACRE3 Program Manager
Laura Getts, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Senior Electrification Analyst
Anna Moon, Collective Clean Energy Fund, Head of Business Development
Agricultural producers in Colorado can benefit from numerous sources of grants, rebates, tax credits, financing and free technical assistance in 2025 to help them modernize their agricultural enterprises with renewable energy projects and energy efficiency improvements.
These presenters will give overviews of funding for on-farm energy projects from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, federal tax credits, utility rebates, and the Collective Clean Energy Fund (a regional lender for energy improvement projects). The many energy loan and grant programs include NRCS’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the Department of Ag’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency grants (ACRE3) and Agrivoltaics Research & Demonstration grants, and the Collective Clean Energy Fund’s loan products, which are designed to overcome barriers to financing clean energy projects in rural areas.
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. USDA REAP Funding Workshop for Rural Energy Projects
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Sam Anderson, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Energy Specialist
Tim Olsen, Advanced Energy Systems LLC, REAP Technical Assistance and Owner
Laura Getts, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, REAP Technical Assistance and Senior Electrification Analyst
We will dive into the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and discuss free technical assistance services from the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Tri-State Generation and Transmission to apply for this USDA funding. REAP provides guaranteed loans and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Learn about the application process and free technical assistance services, and also hear from a farmer who has received REAP funding.
Agrivoltaics Funding
Kristen Boysen, Colorado Department of Agriculture Allison Jackson, Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center Angie Burke, Pivot Entergy, Director of Operations and Maintenance
Rob Johnson, Darling Ranch (photo not available)
We will explore the opportunities, barriers and enabling conditions for agrivoltaics in Colorado. Agrivoltaics integrates solar with agricultural activities, including crop production and grazing. We will cover CDA’s funding program for agrivoltaics research and demonstration, and will feature current awardees completing agrivoltaics projects.
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Community Owned Agrivoltaic Solar Gardens
Sam Anderson, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Joel Danforth, GRID Alternatives
Josi Hart, Denver Botanic Gardens
Community solar gardens (CSGs) provide opportunities for utility customers to subscribe and reap cost savings of solar energy, even if they live in an apartment or don’t wish to install solar on their house. This panel will discuss how producers could host larger-scale solar facilities on agricultural lands, generating new farm revenues, boosting crop or livestock production without taking land away from agriculture, and serving the local community. This discussion will cover the enabling conditions and existing barriers for CSG, as well as the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s vision for facilitating the adoption of agrivoltaics CSGs in Colorado, including co-operative ownership models.
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10:00 - Welcome, Dairy MAX Update 10:35 a.m.
Bill Keating, Dairy MAX, Territory Manager, Industry Image & Relations
Todd Green, Dairy MAX, Vice President, Industry Image & Relations
Bill brings more than 30 years of experience in dairy processing to Dairy MAX, including 10 years as vice president of operations for Sinton Dairy Foods Co. Bill joined Dairy MAX in 2012 and works with dairy farmers and stakeholders in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.
Todd Green has been involved in the agriculture industry his whole life, wanting to do work that adds value to others’ lives, so he joined Dairy MAX in 2022 on a mission to improve the lives of dairy farm families and the communities they serve. Todd brings over 30 years of experience working for Vermeer, Great Plains Manufacturing, Houston Community College and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, with a specialty in beef cattle, hay and forage production. In addition to a teaching certification, he holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science and a master’s degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M University. Todd is very active with the Montgomery County Fair Association and has served as an executive board member and as president.
10:35 - 11:10 a.m. What the Poop?
Jordan Kraft-Lambert, CSU SPUR, Director of Ag Innovation & Partnerships
Managing and monetizing manure while remaining in compliance with regulations is a challenge for dairy producers. Learn more about developments in the Poopshot — a mission to increase producer profitability, eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, and keep water sources clean through collaboration with tech entrepreneurs, researchers, supply chain partners and others. Jordan has devoted her career to building a global food and ag technology economy that brings together growers, consumers and innovators to create nourished people and an abundant planet. As the director of ag innovation at CSU’s Spur campus in Denver, she incubates and accelerates agtech companies that solve Colorado producer problems, and throws parties for problems in ag worth solving that haven’t been solved yet.
11:10 - 11:15 a.m. Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
11:15 a.m. - Noon College of Agricultural Sciences Update and Vision
Dr. Carolyn Lawerence-Dill, Colorado State University, Dean of College of Agriculture Sciences
Carolyn stewards the college’s vision for advancing agriculture and CSU’s land-grant mission of intentional discovery, inclusive learning and collaborative engagement. Lawrence-Dill is a plant biologist, data scientist and seasoned leader in agricultural research and education, with a career shaped by a deep commitment to fostering collaboration across disciplines, promoting diversity and inclusion, and driving transformative change. Originally from Texas, Lawrence-Dill earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Hendrix College, a master’s degree in biology from Texas Tech University, and a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Georgia.
1:05 - 1:10 p.m. Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
1:10 - 1:30 p.m. 2025 Colorado Legislative Update
Brock Herzberg, Capital Focus LLC
Before becoming a partner with Capital Focus LLC, Brock was a full-time employee of Western Dairy Association. During his presentation, he will give an update on the Colorado Legislature.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. 2025 Dairy Market Outlook and Strategies to Consider
Gretchen Raybuck, Dairy Farmers of America, Senior Strategic Relationship Manager for Risk Management
Gretchen specializes in simplifying complex dairy market dynamics for Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) farmer owners nationwide. She helps dairy farms safeguard their longterm profits by transacting forward contracts and livestock crop insurance strategies like Dairy Revenue Protection. A graduate of Penn State’s Agribusiness Management program in 2018, Gretchen’s expertise is rooted in understanding macroeconomic impacts on farmlevel profits. During her undergraduate years, Gretchen served as a research assistant at the Center for Economic and Community Development and the Pennsylvania Rural and Economic Development Initiative at Penn State. Raised on a 300-acre produce farm, she has a deep understanding of agricultural operations and an affinity for hard work. Her sister and brother-in-law operate a DFA member dairy complete with their own cheese and creamline milk plants.
2:15 - 3:10 p.m. Maturity/Productive Life and How These Impact Dairy Profitability
Matt Sattler, Dairy with Diamond V, Director of Strategic Accounts
Healthy, mature cows drive efficiency and profitability of the dairy enterprise. Developing and maintaining a mature herd is influenced by many factors – health issues, reproduction success, replacement availability and affordability among others. Matt’s presentation will review observations and analysis from progressive dairies across the globe on the influencers of maturity/productive life and how they impact dairy profitability. Matt was raised on a dairy farm in eastern Wisconsin and has been involved in the dairy industry his entire life. Matt received a bachelor’s degree in dairy science and agriculture economics from the University Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. He has been a member of the Diamond V team for 10 years serving customers primarily in the western United States.
3:10- 3:15 p.m. Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
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Events Center Room B
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Why Didn’t my *!?$# Weeds Die? Managing Expectations
Scott Nissen, Retired CSU Professor
This will be a lively discussion with Scott on what it takes for successful treatments and what can go wrong. Topics covered will include timing, plant phenology, surfactant, calibration, weather, product selection/labeling and herbicide resistance.
10:00 -11:00 a.m. Steps to a Successful Restoration
Don Hijar, Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc., Owner
This discussion will focus on how to set your property up to be as successful as possible for restoration practices. Topics covered will include evaluating existing vegetation, weed control options with regards to planting, soil prep, timing of planting and plant selection.
11:00 a.m. - What Is My Land Trying To Tell Me? Noon
Noe Marymor, Envu Range and Pasture, Education Outreach and Grants Coordinator
Noe will talk about what plants might be telling us about soil and management conditions.
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by
Events Center Room B
1:00 - 1:05 p.m. Introductions
Peter Goble, Colorado Climate Center
1:05 - 1:20 p.m. Water Year 2024
Kristie Davis, Colorado Climate Center
Kristie is a recent graduate from Colorado State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in ecosystem science and sustainability, with minors in watershed science and geographic information systems. She began her journey with the Colorado Climate Center in 2022 as an intern and now is a full-time field technician and data analyst for the CoAgMET (Colorado Agricultural Meteorological) network. In her role, Kristie helps maintain and optimize the weather station network, ensuring the accurate collection and analysis of climate data critical to Colorado’s agricultural community. In addition to her CoAgMET responsibilities, Kristie helps manage the Fort Collins NWS Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) station at CSU, further broadening her expertise in climate monitoring and data management. Born and raised in Colorado, Kristie’s deep love for the outdoors has fostered her passion for climate science and the sustainability of water resources.
1:20 - 1:40 p.m. What’s New with the National Weather Service
Chad Gimmestad, National Weather Service
Chad is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Boulder and a longtime Greeley resident. His work includes daily weather forecasts and warnings, supporting emergency managers during extreme weather events, and recruiting and training volunteers. Chad has a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Iowa State University and has worked for the NWS for 32 years. He has loved watching the weather since he was a young boy getting chased inside by Florida thunderstorms.
1 :40-1:55 p.m. What’s New with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network
Henry Reges, Colorado Climate Center
Henry is the national coordinator of CoCoRaHS and has been with the program, as well as the Colorado Climate Center, for over 20 years. A graduate of North Carolina State and UNC-Asheville, he has worked in fire weather for the National Centers of Environmental Information, the American Meteorological Society and Colorado State University. Henry has helped to expand the CoCoRaHS network internationally through the World Meteorological Organization (a branch of the United Nations) and with other organizations. His love for weather started as a result of his house getting struck by lightning when he was eight years old. Henry oversees many aspects of the CoCoRaHS network from coordinator relations to fundraising.
1:55 - 2:10 p.m. What’s New with the Colorado Agricultural Meteorological Network
Lane Simmons, Colorado Climate Center
Lane has been the CoAgMET manager since 2023, coming to the Colorado Climate Center from Colorado State University’s College of Agriculture Sciences, where he managed the weighing lysimeter project at the Arkansas Valley Research Center in Rocky Ford and served as a CoAgMET technician in southeastern Colorado for 16 years. Lane and his wife also operate a small cow-calf ranch south of La Junta, Colo.
2:10 -2:30 p.m. Spring 2025
Seasonal Outlook
Peter Goble, Colorado Climate Center
Peter received his bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the University of Northern Colorado and his master’s degree in atmospheric science from Colorado State University. He is now the Colorado assistant state climatologist specializing in climate variability and drought. Recent projects include investigating the sources of error in western Colorado water supply forecasts, determining areas of Colorado most suitable for expansion of the wine grape industry, and increasing both observational and modeled soil moisture monitoring efforts in Colorado. Peter lives in Berthoud with his wife and new baby.
2:30-2:55 p.m. Soil Moisture Monitoring in Colorado
Steve Blecker, Colorado State University
Steve developed a lifelong interest in soils during his time as an undergraduate at Penn State University, and followed that with master’s and PhD degrees in soil science from Colorado State University, focusing on pedology and biogeochemistry in grassland systems. Since then, he has worked in multidisciplinary teams throughout the Western U.S. in academia, federal land management agencies, and state regulatory agencies, helping land managers understand the potential impacts of scientific research and regulations. Measuring and monitoring soil health through the study and development of soil and ecosystem health indices for rangeland systems in Wyoming, Nevada and California has been a challenging and rewarding part of his career. His soil health work continues through numerous projects across the various agroecosystems and grazing lands of Colorado.
Events Center Room C
9:15 -10:00 a.m. Square Dancing and Agriculture
Sheree Kemp Angus, Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Square dancing has a rich history that goes back to the 1600s. Its combination of several types of dances combine to make it uniquely and truly an American dance. How does square dancing relate to agriculture? Is the music always “hillbilly” music? What about those big fluffy skirts? Do men need to wear bolo ties and cowboy boots? I don’t have a dance partner, can I still come to square dances? Why is square dancing still such a popular and fun activity? My grandparents used to square dance. Why would I want to try it out; isn’t it only for old people? Is it true that my overall health can improve with square dancing? We will answer all these questions, plus dispel any lingering myths about square dancing, during this presentation.
10:15 -11:00 a.m. AgrAbility 101
Ashley Buchanan, Colorado AgrAbility, Rural Rehabilitation Specialist
The Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) is a partnership between Colorado State University Extension and Goodwill Industries of Colorado. The program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to provide information, education and services to farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers and/or their families with disabilities, illnesses or conditions. This unique collaboration promotes independence in production agriculture by helping workers find the help they need to begin, remain or regain employment on their farm or ranch. This presentation will cover how a single injury or illness could hinder a farmer, rancher or agricultural worker’s ability to run their business or be successful in the agriculture industry. Farmers can experience repetitive injuries making it necessary to adjust to a new “normal” and seek additional assistance to keep up with tasks. AgrAbility provides technological support and education so individuals can continue working in the profession they love and provide for their families.
11:15 a.m. - Noon Six Simple Strategies to Reduce Chronic Pain and Increase Your Health Span
Jole Laughlin, The Homeplace Chiropractic, Owner
The human body is startlingly complex, intricately designed and extraordinarily resilient. We often take it for granted — until we hurt all the time and can’t figure out why. Chronic, recurring pain has reached epidemic levels, and the so-called “age and lifestyle diseases” like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer and stroke steal our health and enjoyment of life long before they take our lives. The good news is that small, daily lifestyle choices can reduce, reverse and prevent most of these conditions. We have the power to improve our health-trajectory and lengthen our health span, no matter what stage of life we’re in.
VISIT POINTS WEST AT THE COLORADO FARM SHOW
In Greeley on Januar y 28th-30th
Exhibit Building E
Booths 98 & 99
(970) 474-3341
Member FDIC
SMALL ACREAGE
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Events Center Room C
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Land Stewardship for Small Acreages
Karla Melga Velis, CSU Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Small Acreage Specialist
Karla has worked as the small acreage management specialist for the Front Range for CSU Extension, as a partnership with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, since 2023. Her current work helps her incorporate her background in environmental sciences and agronomy to assist landowners in accessing resources and become better land stewards. Learn what actions you can take in your own property to preserve natural resources. We will talk about some of the native plants and their benefits for small acreages, how to get them established on dryland and how to get assistance to implement those conservation practices in your land.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters for Small Animal Farms and Acreages
Denise Bradshaw, Weld County Office of Emergency Management
Dan Frazen, Colorado Dept. of Ag
Denise is an emergency management coordinator for the Weld County Office of Emergency Management and helps communities update emergency operations plans, develops mitigation projects, plans for disruptions, and educates the community on preparedness actions.
Dan is the agriculture emergency coordinator at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. He leads CDA’s emergency management programs (preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation), supports local emergency management in rural/ag counties, and covers the Emergency Support Function 11 Agriculture and Natural Resources desk at the State Emergency Operations Center and in local emergency operations centers across the state.
Colorado Department of Agriculture and Weld County Office of Emergency Management work continuously to maintain engagement with all of their agricultural partners to provide guidance, resources and subject matter experts in the areas that matter the most to Weld County farmers and ranchers. This presentation will provide information for small animal farms and small acreage farms for all hazards that could impact our county and also the resources available when you have seen your worst day.
Pawnee Buttes Room
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. College Panel
Representatives from AIMS Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Morgan Community College
VISIT US DURING THE FARM SHOW
Meet with college professors and current students to learn about college life and tips and tricks as you complete high school.
10:30 - Industry Panel 11:30 a.m.
American Ag Credit, Roggen Farmers Elevator, CHR Hanson, 21st Century Equipment
Meet with different industry members to learn what is needed to enter their respective fields, and have the opportunity to ask them questions about their education, career and how to succeed moving forward.
1:00 - 1:20 p.m. Colorado Department of Agriculture
Learn about the different opportunities available through CDA.
1:20 - 1:40 p.m. Dan Frazen, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Emergency Coordinator
Dan leads the emergency management and critical infrastructure protection programs for CDA’s nine divisions. Dan is also the primary for Emergency Support Function (ESF) 11 Agriculture and Natural Resources for the State of Colorado. Dan has been working in emergency management and disaster response since the 2013 Colorado floods. He is a retired law enforcement officer, and he is a qualified liaison officer and incident commander trainee on the Type 3 Eastern Colorado Incident Management Team. Dan is a Colorado Certified Emergency Manager, FEMA National Emergency Management Advanced Academy graduate, and proud Colorado State University alum.
1:40 - 2:00 p.m. Wrap Up
Ask about our full line of Val 6 Heaters and Hotsy Pressure Washers!
Show
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Events Center Room A
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Ag Commodity
Outlook
Dr. Stephen Koontz, Colorado State University, Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Dr. Koontz works in the areas of commodity marketing, risk management, market price analysis and agribusiness industrial organization. The agricultural outlook for 2025 is considerably weaker than it has been for the past several years. Market prices for grain crops are considerably lower. Production has recovered stocks, but demand has not yet responded. These markets will have pricing challenges likely for some years. The La Nina weather outlook for this winter adds to forage market uncertainties. There appears to be much low-quality hay along with nagging questions about pasture. A rare soft landing has been taking place after inflation was brought down by higher interest rates. Will the strength continue and what are the headwinds? An assessment of the commodity markets will be offered as part of this presentation, and macroeconomy and practical strategies for price risk management and forward pricing will also be discussed.
11:00 a.m. - Characteristics of a Good Direct Noon Marketer
Travis Taylor, Colorado State University Extension, Area Livestock Extension Specialist
Travis has been involved with Extension since 1992, having started out at the University of Wyoming as the 4-H livestock specialist and livestock judging coach until 1999. He was also the Extension director in Lincoln County beginning in 2010 and remained there until his current role for the Golden Plains Area. Travis will be discussing what it takes to direct market agriculture products to consumers and what characteristics individuals need to have in their personality and skills to have a chance at success in that arena. Included in the discussion are issues that individuals face when planning to take their business in this direction and what they need to think about and understand.
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Events Center Rooms B & C
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Problem-Based Learning in Agriculture: What Are Some Potential Solutions?
Katharine Eselman, Colorado State University, CAM’s Agriculture Academy
Heather Crabtree, Colorado State University, CAM’s Agriculture Academy
As the agriculture industry continues to innovate through the challenges of today’s changing world, how do we empower students to be the future problem solvers and influencers of the industry? Join CAM’s Ag Academy as we hear from students and industry experts to explore some pressing challenges in agriculture and potential solutions.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Rural Mental Health
Kirsten Wulfsberg, Colorado State University Extension, Behavioral Health Specialist
Jacob Walters, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Associate Director of Statewide Initiatives and Outreach
Kirsten is the CSU Extension regional behavioral health specialist covering the mountain region, and she represents the Colorado AgrAbility project. For 20 years, Kirsten completed and taught crisis psychiatric assessments (suicide, homicide, psychosis and substance use) in a hospital setting. Kirsten is passionate about helping people gain personal insight and tools to recognize the ups and downs of life (as well as mental health issues) and work towards managing them before they become a crisis.
Jacob grew up in southern Colorado on his family’s cattle ranch. In 2016 his father took his life, and since then Jacob and his family have been advocates for rural mental health and ending the associated stigma. They share their story with the goal of helping other families avoid the same experience and to spread awareness of available resources. These presenters will be showing and discussing The Legacy Film that was created as a way to share the story of rural mental health and addiction, in hopes of creating awareness and positive change.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Spot Spray Technology Overview and How to Use this Technology on Your Farm
Gary Klopfenstein, PTx Trimble, Product Manager
During this session, Gary will walk through how the PTx Trimble Spot Spray Solution works and how it can be a tool for farmers to better manage their weeds. Gary Klopfenstein has been a product manager in the area of agriculture technology for the last eight years for PTx Trimble. He is managing the beta sites using the spot spray technology in North America. Gary grew up on a row crop farm in Ohio and went to Ohio State University for agronomy and agricultural business.
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Pawnee Buttes Room
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Equine Parasite Control
Tanja Hess, Colorado State University, Professor
Dr. Hess is a passionate teacher who likes to see her pupils excel academically and professionally. Her research areas include investigating metabolic diseases in horses, as well as the impacts of nutritional supplements on exercising horses. Recently she has been involved in a collaborative research project examining the impact of nutrition on behavior in horses. During her career, research areas have included electrolyte supplementation in endurance horses, supplementation of omega 3 fatty acids in idle and sport horses, and the study of markers for insulin resistance in horses and ponies. She will discuss how to properly control endoparasites in horses without causing parasite resistance.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Equine Assisted Reproduction Technologies: Fertility Advancement Over Time
Rebecca Crook, Colorado State University, Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Rebecca Crook is a master’s student in the Department of Animal Science, studying equine reproductive physiology. She graduated from CSU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in equine science. Becca leads graduate research efforts in the Fedorka Lab within the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory, focusing on the immune system of the pregnant mare. The development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) in research settings over the past five decades has inspired increased clinical relevance within the equine breeding industry. In commercial and university settings, artificial insemination and embryo transfer procedures have become increasingly common breeding methods, presenting a variety of benefits for clients. Although less often performed, procedures such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection and ovum pick-up offer alternative methods of gamete collection and manipulation in hopes to achieve viable pregnancies. Current research aims to identify ways to increase pregnancy rates in ART procedures, further attributing to important clinical advancements.
11:15 a.m. - All You Need to Know About Your 12:15 p.m. First Horse Show
Kate Auchmoody, Colorado State University, Instructor
This presentation will provide an overview of all things required to have a safe and successful horse show experience for your horse, your exhibitor and supporting family and friends.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Managing Overweight and Underweight Horses
Kal O’Reilly, Colorado State University, Graduate Student
Kal O’Reilly is a master’s student at Colorado State University studying equine nutrition. Having also completed his bachelor’s degree in animal science at CSU, his research now focuses on nutrition as a strategy for improving performance, health and longevity in sport horses. In addition, he is passionate about education and community outreach and is active on the local hunter/jumper circuit. This presentation will cover how to evaluate if your horse needs to gain or lose weight, nutrition strategies, and other best practices for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight for your horse. We will also review basic principles of equine nutrition and considerations for specific cases.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Equine Behavior and Welfare
Sarah Matlock, Colorado State University, Assistant Professor in Equine Behavior
Since 2017, Sarah has been tasked with building the Equine Behavior Program at CSU, which includes an applied equine behavior course, and undergraduate and graduate research opportunities. In 2023, Sarah co-created the Applied Animal Behavior and Learning Lab, an interdisciplinary, interspecies behavior lab at CSU. Sarah’s mission is to improve human animal interactions by helping others to better understand the emotional and physical needs of animals (i.e., horses), and how compromising those needs affects the human-animal bond. She will provide an overview of equine behavior and welfare, where we are as an industry, and where we need to go. This presentation will take a quick dive into critical issues within our industry and discuss practical solutions that can improve welfare through evidence-based approaches to training and management.
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On June 30, 2024, the AGFINITY Cooperative completed its 118 th year of operation.
Begun as the Potato Growers Company prior to the Colorado Assembly passing the State Cooperative Law in 1913. On October 21, 1905, 20 Eaton area farmers met and adopted bylaws and put in $100 a piece for operating capital. While the Cooperative grew and expanded, its character began to shift away from marketing commodities on behalf of the farmer to providing goods and services to the farmer in the 1960’s.
In 1963, the membership voted to become a cooperative corporation. Determined to never be in a position to be unable to provide for it’s members after the Arab oil embargo, the Cooperative continued to diversify its operations. This diversification created revenues from petroleum, fertilizer, and retail. Leadership during the 1990’s insisted the cooperative become more market driven, more focused on the customer, the customer’s needs, and how the cooperative was going to satisfy those needs. The intention of “growing with the communities we serve” led to further diversification for the cooperative. The importance of a strong balance sheet to
withstand the inevitable cycles of the ag sector became a core principle for the cooperative.
Today, the business model of the Cooperative focuses on the same things. The Agfinity Cooperative has some essential duties; Provide Valuable Solutions and Services to our Members and Customers, Protect and Grow the Member’s Dollar, and Provide the Cooperative DifferencePatronage, Retired Equity, Relational Transactions, Superior Customer Experience, and Serving the communities we do business in. The duties are accomplished with safe, effective, and efficient operations, meeting and exceeding member and customer expectations, and providing a superior employment experience.
These are the reasons why the Agfinity Cooperative exists. They provide the scope and focus of our Efforts, to produce the Results expected from Agfniity Purpose Statement: Your Agricultural Cooperative providing valuable solutions and services to the communities we serve. However the Agfinity Cooperative best serves you and your efforts, we are appreciative of the opportunity to partner with you with local people, doing local business, with local support.
2024 EXHIBITORS
1010 KSIR
E 164
Buckeye Welding Supply Co., Inc. E 105-107
Buffalo Brand Seed E 80-81
EC613-614, B
21st Century Equipment, LLC OS 21st Century Equipment, LLC
3 J’s Hay ............................................................... FEA 338
4 Rivers Equipment ....... EC517-520, 543-546
4-D AG World/Fashion .............................. E25-26
A+ Fence Pipe/Twin Peaks Metal FEA 329
ABC Seamless E 123-124
Ackerman Distributing FEA D-E
Advance Millwright and Fabrication, Inc................................................E 37-38
Adams Bank and Trust ...............................EC 595
Advanced Dairy Service ............................. E 10-12
Aero Applicators E 156
Aeroswint LLC E 51
Ag Drone Service, LLC FEA 320
Ag in the Classroom..................................... 4H 224
Agfinity, Inc. ............................................. EC 580-582
Agri-Inject ......................................................... E 121-122
Agri-King, Inc. FEA 344-345
AgriTech America/WEED-IT E 28
AgroEco Power EC 570-572
Aims Community College EC HW 7
Airgas Greeley .................................................. EC 597
AirMedCare Network.................................EC HW 9
All States Organic Supply ................................ E 97
American AgCredit EC 563, 589
American Windpower E 110-112, 115-117
Anywhere Cam E 13
Archer Lubricants/Growmark E 138
Arcusin Corp ............................................. FEA G2-G3
Autonomous Pivot ................................................ E 78
AV Seed.......................................................................... E 41
Bale Baron by Marcrest Mfg FEA A2
Bank of Colorado EC 540-541
Barn Owl Precision Agriculture E 73
Beaver Valley Supply ..................................... FEA A1
BestBale........................................................................E 50
Betaseed, Inc./ACH Seeds ............................ E 109
Better Forage (Anderson Ag LLC) EC 528-530
Big Iron Auction Company EC 577-578
Big Sky Sales, LLC FEA
Bill’s Volume Sales & Service EC, OS 474, 488
Bio-Ag Solutions, LLC....................................E 61-62
Bluebird Energy Partners ................. 4H 215-216
Bobcat of the Rockies........................................ EC 2
Boulder Designs by Greenway E 143-144, 155-156
BT Trailer Sales/Demco Trailer Co FEA 356
Burdett Ag LLC E 207
Butler Beds............................................................. FEA L3
Callicrate Banders.............................................. E 102
Cattlemans Resource Inc .............. FEA G4-G5
CDG Environmental LLC .................................... E 57
Center Point Irrigation E 103-104
Central Colorado Water Conservancy District EC 516
Century21 Moore Real Estate ............... FEA 336
Chalmers Innovations, Inc......................FEA 337
Channel Seed .......................................
EC 558-559
CHS EC 575-576
City of Greeley Museums 4H 233
City of Greeley, Water & Sewer EC HW 8
Claas of America by Taylor
Implement Co......................................................EC D2
Clean Cutter Flail & Tiller Blade Co ........... E 70
Clearwater Products.......................
EC 549-552
Cleary Building E 82
Collins Communications 4H 221
Colorado Ag in the Classroom 4H 224
Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust & Colorado Cattlemen’s Association ......................................................... EC 553
Colorado Corn Promotion Council EC 620
Colorado Dairy Women/Dairy MAX EC 608
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture 4H 208
Colorado FFA Foundation ................................... E 1
Colorado Mills ........................................................ E 136
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 4H 218-220, 225-227
Colorado Petroleum E 159
Colorado Propane Gas Association E 2
Colorado Seed Programs/Colorado Seed Growers ........................................................................E 90
Colorado Soy, LLC..................................................E 94
Colorado State Land Board .................... FEA 321
Colorado Wheat E 8
Countryside Sign & Design FEA 319
Crop Packaging Specialists EC HW 3
Crossroads Insurance Agency ............ EC 583
CSU College of Ag Science .............................E 89
Cutco Cutlery .................................................. FEA 334
D&W Diesel ........................................................ FEA 332
Dairy Specialists EC 602-603
Daughters & Dad FEA 327-328
Dennis Ag/VFS 4H C, D, E
Denver East Machinery ............................. FEA 361
Denver Electric Motor .................................FEA 322
Pivot Parts ............................................. EC 592 DM Concrete Grooving ................................... E
COLORADO FARM SHOW
Hitchcock, Inc.
EC 557, OS
Holganic, LLC 4H 204
Hotsy Equip of No. Colo. Inc. E 100-101
Hydroscreen, Inc. ........... EC 475-477, 489-491
IBA Dairy Depot.................................................. E 10-12
Idaco Equipment ............................. FEA 303-304
Inland Truck Parts & Service EC 524-525
Interstate Energy Inc EC 579
J-9 Crop Insurance E 55-56
Jayhawk Trailers ............................................... FEA L4
John Vigil, Inc./DBA Mebulbs ....................... E 128
Johnstown Clothing & Embroidery ........ E 130
Katie’s Bakes ................................................................OS
Kersey Insurance /Kosmicki Investment
Services E 24
Kreps Wiedeman EC 619
Kurtzer’s Walker Mowers .................FEA 317-318
Landoll Corporation ...........................................EC A
Leaffilter Gutter Protection ...................... 4H 232
Lewis Cattle Oilers EC 611-612
LG Seeds/AgReliant Genetics EC 531
MartinTill EC 599-601
Mason & Morse Ranch Company E 127
McCreery & Sun of Colorado, Inc. .............. E 32
Mensch Manufacturing ............................. FEA C3
Merry Mixers Square Dance .....................4H 231
MidWestern Solutions E 60
Mixer Center/Trailer Center FEA 325
Mojo Barns 4H 203
Moly Mfg, Inc./Silencer .............................. FEA 378
Moreta Company, Inc. ..................... FEA 315-316
Morgan CC-Agri & Bus Management ...E 85
Morline Equipment .............................................. EC 4
Morton Buildings, Inc. EC 527
Mountain Plains Agency/Nationwide EC HW 4
Mountain Valley Bank E 125-126
MSF Farm LLC ................................................... E 113-114
Nachurs ...........................................................................E 9
Nano Yield .....................................................................E 71
Navigator LLC E 54
Nex-Gen Windows & and Doors 4H 212-213
Northeastern Jr. College E 7
Northern Feed & Bean ..................... 4H 205-206
Northern Water .................................... EC 506-507
Novo .........................................................................EC 598
Nutrien Ag Solutions ... EC 564-565, 590-591
Olsen Custom Farms EC 588
Parallelarmexchange.com FEA 333
Passanante’s Home Food Service FEA 326
Pawnee Buttes Seed, Inc. .............................. E 3-4
PGS Hybrids, Inc. .................................. EC 586-587
Pickett Equipment
Pivot Energy
Pivot Rescue Sock
EC 513
E 65
E 87
Points West Bank...........................................E 98-99
Pomp’s Tire Service ............................ 4H 222-223
Poudre Valley Co-Op ............................. E 157-158
Poudre Valley REA FEA 339-340
Power Equipment Company EC 497-501
PowerLift Doors of Colorado FEA 342-343
Pretty Good Twine EC 505
Price Bros Equipment .....................FEA 379-380
Propel SOA ............................................................ EC 610
PT Hose and Bearing ........................EC 604-605
Purcell Tire
E 48
Purple Wave Auction EC526
Purvis Industries
E 66
Quality Well & Pump................................... E 43-46
Rawhide Portable Corral........................... FEA C2
Ready Dig ............................................... FEA 365-366
Realty One Group Fourpoints ................ 4H 230
Redlund Equipment
EC E
Reinke Irrigation E 18-20
Renaissance Insurance Group 4H 211
Renewal by Anderson ................................. 4H 210
Replacement Flighting Supply ....................
Restless Spirit Clothing ......................................
Revelation Steel LLC
E 42
E 79
E 68
Ritchie Bros. EC 512
Rite Hand Construction
Rob-See-Co
Rocky Mountain Cleaning
E 155
E 31
Systems .....................................................EC 584-585
Rocky Mountain Water Environment EC HW 2
Rodent Control Products 4H A
Roggen Farmers Elevator Assn. EC 554-555
Ron’s Equipment Co./REC Corp ......FEA B1, B2
Rubber Track Solutions ..............................EC 569
Rudy’s Tires .............................................EC 508-509
Scales Sales & Service .................... EC 538-539
Scanga Brothers LLC E 142
Schaeffer Oil 4H 209
Schlagel Mfg. EC 469-470, 483-484
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The Colorado Farm Show this year awarded 12 high school seniors and two college students — interested in pursuing an education in agriculture — a total of $29,000 to help with their higher education goals and expenses. That includes two $4,000 Rolling Scholarships, six $2,000 Chuck Urano Me-
morial Scholarships, two $2,000 Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarships, two $1,500 Secondary Scholarships, and two $1,000 Friend of the Show Scholarships. This brings the total of dollars awarded since the Colorado Farm Show scholarship program began to about $400,000.
THE COLORADO FARM SHOW BOARD WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL RECIPIENTS GOOD LUCK IN THEIR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL PATHS.
BRAYLON BRUNS
Braylon plans to attend Colorado State University to study agricultural education after graduating from Caliche High School. His ultimate career goal is to become an extension agent, focusing on 4-H youth development. Braylon has been an active member of 4-H, FFA, student council, and Future Business Leaders of America, just to name a few. He believes that education serves as a powerful tool to shape futures, and his has been deeply rooted in agriculture. Braylon’s parents are Rion and Crystal Jo of Iliff.
GRACE PETERSEN
Grace will be graduating from Sterling High School this spring and plans to attend West Texas A&M University to study agriculture education. Upon graduating from college, she would like to return to the classroom, where she can teach agriculture to the next generation. She has been an active member of both 4-H and FFA, serving in many leadership roles through both organizations. Grace has been able to see firsthand how agriculture affects the lives of everyone, making it a necessity for the future. Grace’s parents are Daniel and Angela of Merino.
SADIE BUHR
Sadie will graduate from La Junta Junior-Senior High School this spring with plans to attend West Texas A&M University to study veterinary science or agricultural communications. She has been active in both 4-H and FFA, along with many other school organizations. Through her leadership roles, Sadie stives to make the world a better place and believes she can do that through serving others. Sadie’s parents are Daniel and Kellie of La Junta.
LACIE LACA
Lacie plans to attend West Texas A&M University to study agriculture education and agricultural communications upon graduating from Rye High School. Her ultimate goal is to become an agriculture education teacher, inspiring the next generation of students to understand and engage with the agriculture industry. She has been an active member of both 4-H and FFA. Lacie’s parents are Thomas and Jill of Beulah.
SAMUEL MEISNER
Samuel plans to attend Fort Hays State University to study agronomy or agribusiness upon graduating from Wray High School. With this degree, he hopes to work with other agronomists and eventually take back to the family farm what he learns from his hands-on experiences. He has been active in 4-H, FFA, sports, Future Business Leaders of America and National Honor Society, serving in many different leadership roles. Growing up on the farm, he was able to build character through hard work, grit and focus; things that cannot be taught in the classroom. Samuel’s parents are Brian and Kylee of Wray.
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Dallas will be graduating from North Park High School this spring and plans to attend West Texas A&M University to study agricultural business and economics. She has been a member of 4-H and FFA, along with National Honor Society and student council through her school, all of which ultimately built her into the leader she is today. Ranching has been part of her daily life and she hopes to return to that upon graduation. Dallas’s parents are Michael and Nikole of Walden.
TYLA THOMAS
Tyla will be graduating from Sterling High School and plans to study agricultural business, agricultural marketing and agricultural communications. She plans to first attend a junior college first and become a member of its livestock judging team before transferring to a university, where she plans to continue judging. Being a fifth-generation member of an agricultural family has taught her invaluable lessons that have shaped her character and aspirations. Tayla’s parents are Tadd and Nan of Sterling.
ANNA VETTER
Anna will graduate from Byers High School this spring and plans to major in agriculture. While she is uncertain at this time what field she will specialize in, she knows that agriculture is her calling. Anna has been an active member of 4-H and FFA, accomplishing many achievements through both organizations. Anna’s parents are Greg and Jodie of Bennett.
CHARLES MILLER
Charles will graduate from North Fork High School this spring and plans to attend Montana State University, where he will study mechanical engineering. He was an active member of 4-H for five years and then transitioned his involvement to FFA. He has held many leadership roles through FFA, as well as through student council. Charles hopes to bring new innovations and ideas to farming that can help improve the industry. Charles’s parents are Charles and Amy of Hotchkiss.
TATE TOWNS
Tate plans to attend Fort Hays State University after graduating from Idalia High School. He plans to study agriculture equipment technology, precision agriculture or agronomy while there. Tate was involved in 4-H, FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society and school sports. He hopes to bring back to his family farm what he learns from college. Tate’s parents are Chad and Jessica of Idalia.
DELANEY DRAEGERT
Delaney is currently attending West Texas A&M University, where she is studying agriculture media and communications. Her ultimate goal is to work within the industry to be a direct connection between the agriculture world and the general public. At school she is involved in the Collegiate Farm Bureau, Agriculture Experience Quiz Bowl, Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow and intermural softball. Delaney’s parents are Ryan and Cara of Brush.
TAYLA WIEDEMAN
Tayla is attending Texas Tech University with a concentration in agricultural communications. Her involvement at college has included Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate Cattle Women’s Association, Ag Ambassadors, American Water Works Association and Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow. During her years in high school, she was active through both 4-H and FFA, gaining leadership skills through both organizations. Tayla’s parents are Becky and Nate of Eaton.
SAVANNAH TAYLOR
Upon graduation from Fleming High School, Savannah plans to pursue a degree in agriculture communication and media studies with a focus on journalism. Savannah joined FFA her freshman year and also continued her involvement in 4-H. Additionally, she has been involved in Future Business Leaders of America. Savannah’s ultimate goal is to become a powerful voice for the agriculture community. Savannah’s parents are John and Krisandra of Fleming.
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Savannah Taylor approached the Colorado Farm Show as an opportunity to volunteer and experience a job shadow. A 17-year-old high school student, Savannah is taking online concurrent enrollment classes through Northeastern Junior College during her senior year at Fleming High School. She’s no stranger to tackling multiple goals at once.
She is an energetic and enthusiastic young woman who is ready to jump in to help wherever she is needed. That work ethic and ability to remain flexible, she said, is a result of her involvement in FFA, 4-H and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). She has served as FFA Chapter president for the past two years and competes in FFA competitions including Heifer Wrangle and livestock judging. In 4-H, she has competed up to the national level on the Logan County Livestock Judging Team and strives to be well-rounded.
Savannah is a boon to the vendors at the show each January, helping them navigate the venue, ensuring they have what they need, and verifying that all the paperwork and information is in order to make the show smooth for everyone.
“The people at CFS are respectful and nice and very welcoming,” she said. “The volunteers work to make sure everyone feels invited and included and agriculture is promoted. Everyone should know what agriculture is and the Farm Show does that really well.”
The opportunity to network and meet representatives from different companies and different segments of agriculture was an opportunity she said she enjoyed. Precision agriculture, she said, is one segment she was unfamiliar with, but the companies there with drones
and other technologies have taken the time to show her what they do.
“I don’t come from an ag background even though I grew up surrounded by wheat fields,” she said. “The precision ag part involves so many different companies. It was something I had no idea about.”
Her time volunteering at Colorado Farm Show has even influenced her career goals. She initially hoped to study agricultural law, but after connecting and communicating with people in the industry through her time at the CFS, she pivoted. In the fall, she will take the lessons learned in 4-H, FFA and at the Colorado Farm Show with her to South Dakota State University to study agriculture communications with the goal of also earning a minor in advertising.
“The experience brought me one step closer to knowing what I really want to do,” she said.
Volunteer of the Year Savannah Taylor
2025 Colorado Farm Show Board of Directors & Committee Members for all you do to make the Farm Show such a successful event!
LARRY CONNELL 2025 Chairman
ASHLEY ANGUS Assistant Chairman
KRISTIE MAGNUSON Special Events
Secretary
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Trent Long – Chair
Aiden Adams
Jeff Adams
Paolo Dominico
Paul Hahn
Blair Johnson
Bryce Johnson
Elijah Kerns
Mark Long
Lee Nelson
Brandon Nelson
Mark Seamons
Rodney Seamons
Cody Seamons
Garrett Seamons
EVENTS CENTER
Tim Magnuson –
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Brian Foss
Darin Foss
Jim Koeltzow
Troy Space
EXHIBITION & 4-H
Austin Angus – Chair
Kenny Betz
Steve Betz
Wade Betz
Alex Eckhardt
Andy Geisick
FEA & OUTSIDE SPACE
Brad Craven – Chair
Mark Brinkman
Bill Stevens
Terry Weber
Craig Wiedeman
Rob Winters
MARKETING
Eric Brown – Chair
Tucker Allmer
Madison Anderson
Rachel Gabel
Katharine Lotspeich
Erin Mendenhall
OFFICE
Tara Howe – Chair
Eric Angus
Zella Foos
Jaden Long
Mark Long
Cathy Mondt
LaVonne Rogakis
Savannah Taylor
PAST CHAIRMEN
Terry Weber – Chair
Eric Angus
Randee Cook
Erich Ehrlich
Zech Foos
Artie Geisick
Don Holtz
Brian Larson
Mark Long
Brett Markham
Mark Sponsler
Bill Stephens
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AG OUTLOOK
Stephen Koontz
Jeff Tranel
AGRONOMY
Kat Caswell
BEEF
Libby Bigler
Larry Hooker
Jim Magnuson
Julie Moore
Ryan Rhoades
COLORADO
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TEACHERS
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Tami Arnold
Jessica Brown
Kenton Ochsner
John Stahley
DAIRY
Bill Keating – Chair
Catie Cramer
Josh Docheff
Sebastion Gonzales
Chris Kraft
Katharine Lotspeich
Keith Maxey
Sarah Palki
Alvie Rothe
EQUINE
Devan Catalono
PARTNERS IN AG
Gege Ellzey – Chair
Judi Amen
Lynann Dunker
Margaret Hess
PRODUCE
Adrian Card – Chair
Mike Bartolo
Marilyn Drake
Jianbing Ma
Robert Sakata
Martha Sullins
Mark Uchanski
WATER ISSUES
Joel Schneekloth
WEATHER
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Becky Bolinger
Peter Bennett Goble
Zach Schwalbe
WEEDS
Tina Booten
COLLEGE PREP
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Amy McFarland
AG ENERGY
Sam Anderson
TERRY WEBER Past Chairman
TIM MAGNUSON Event Center
CATHY MONDT Show
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KIM EASTWOOD Education
AUSTIN ANGUS Exhibition & 4H
TARA HOWE Secretary/Treasurer/ Office
BRAD CRAVEN FEA & Outside Space
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An unfortunate part of any tradition that’s been going strong for so many years is saying “goodbye” to some of the close friends who’ve been a part of it along the way. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with their loved ones, and we once again thank the families of Bob, Steve, Willard, George and others we’ve lost in previous years, for allowing them to contribute their time and energy to the Colorado Farm Show during their lifetimes. This event is no doubt better because of them.
BOB ABRAMS would tell you that, among his many loves in life, at the very top were God, country, family, his military brothers and sisters, miniature horses, dogs and most certainly agriculture (sugar beets in particular). And that lifelong love of agriculture translated to multi-decade dedicated support for the Colorado Farm Show. Bob, who passed away at the age of 92, was a long-time volunteer for the event, serving as the Colorado Farm Show Board chairman back in 1972, and then staying involved in the following decades, including with the FFA and 4-H elements of the show. In addition to his many hours devoted to the Farm Show, Bob’s life also included service to his country, having served as a B-29 pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956, primarily in the Pacific. After his time in the service, he returned to Colorado and built his career with Western Sugar, and then remained active in agricultural consulting, as well as with VFW, American Legion, 4-H and any other projects and organizations where he could serve his community.
STEVE FOOS made many contributions during his 64 years prior to passing last summer, and among them were his many hours of service to the Colorado Farm Show. Altogether, Steve spent 26 years as a volunteer for the event, including serving as the 2013-2014 Colorado Farm Show Board chairman. Steve’s dedication to agriculture went well beyond his involvement in the Farm Show, as he was a third-generation producer who farmed for most of his life, growing corn, sugar beets, wheat and alfalfa. Steve’s favorite time of year was beet harvest, always loving the smell of the dirt and operating the beet digger. Steve’s involvement in agriculture and his community additionally extended to the Young Farmers Association, Western Sugar Beet Growers Association and the Kersey Community Church.
WILLARD JOHNSON served as the 1989-1990 chairman of the Colorado Farm Show Board, and as others did in this leadership role, helped grow and guide the event from its early stages toward the regionally and even nationally recognized ag exposition it’s become today. In addition to his tenure as chairman, Willard also spent years leading the Farm Show’s Building and Grounds Committee, and is credited by fellow event volunteers with helping make critical improvements to the Island Grove facilities back in the 1990s. In general, those who worked with Willard remember him as someone who was always willing to do his part for the event. Born on a farm in Iowa in 1919, Willard grew up to proudly serve in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 as a crew chief on the island of New Guinea, and after the war made his way to Colorado, going to work in the farm equipment industry.
GEORGE MAXEY has long been a fixture of the Colorado Farm Show, serving in various capacities dating back to the earliest years of the event. He was the Farm Show board chairman in 1977, and his decades of involvement also included serving on the Dairy Days Committee, among other capacities. After his years of volunteering concluded, George continued attending the show every year. In addition to his many hours devoted to the Farm Show, George’s life also included service to his country, having served in the U.S. Air Force as an automotive instructor, stationed in Cheyenne. Following the Korean War, George, who was raised in Illinois, moved his family to Greeley to start a dairy operation, and went on to receive numerous recognitions for breeding, milk production and showing throughout his long career. George’s involvement in agriculture and his community also extended to the Weld County Farm Bureau, Colorado Holstein Association, Union Ditch Board, Farm Credit Services of America, the Box Elder Ag 4-H Club in Kersey and Platte Valley FFA, as well as other organizations.
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