| |
Agricultural Excellence – The Colorado Farm Show
l. to r. NRCS soil conservationist Ta Trecia Wesley and NRCS soil
conservationist technician Shana Harness stand beside the West Greeley, Colorado, Conservation
District and the NRCS Greeley Field Office exhibit depicting
conservation district activities and farm bill programs |
At the recent Colorado Farm Show, the West Greeley, Colorado, Conservation
District and the NRCS Greeley Field Office presented their new exhibit depicting
conservation district activities and farm bill programs. One of the oldest and
largest farm shows in the nation, this year’s 3-day event featuring agricultural
businesses, research organizations, and special interest groups, attracted more
than 31,500 visitors. Fittingly, this annual event is held in Weld County, the
richest agricultural county in the nation east of the Rocky Mountains.
Two youngsters examine seedlings -- part of the
Seedling Tree Sales Program that helps farmers and ranchers invest in
common sense conservation. The Farm Show gives the district a chance to
promote this great program to visitors of all ages |
In addition to displays of agriculture products, services, and equipment, the
show offers a series of educational programs and guest speakers. “If past
history is any indication,” says Farm Show Board Chair Carol Cox, “it’s a safe
bet that the Colorado Farm Show will continue its tradition of agriculture
excellence that has marked the past decades.”
Your contact is Jon Wicke, NRCS soil conservationist at 970-356-8097 ext. 3, or
jon.wicke@co.usda.gov.
| | |