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.

Visit the NRCS Colorado Web site.