Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announced

The Colorado FFA Foundation inducted four honorees into the Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame recently. Mr. Thomas Bradbury, Centennial, Mr. Steve Gabel, Eaton, Mr. Harold Griffith, Fort Morgan, and Mr. Milan Rewerts, Fort Collins all were formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on February 18^th during the 27^th annual hall of fame banquet.

The Rising Star in Colorado Agriculture Award was also presented. This is the fifth year for recognition of up and coming leaders in agriculture. Dr. Kelcey Swyers an animal nutritionist from Fort Collins was the recipient this year.

The Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame banquet was held in conjunction with the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture and is a prime opportunity to gauge the direction of the industry and learn about issues facing one of the largest industries in Colorado. Both the forum and the banquet are attended by industry and political leaders as well as family farmers and ranchers who lead and support the agriculture industry and its future.