Colorado FFA Foundation

06/01/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

My name is Ryder and I am from the Weld Central FFA Chapter. I received a Production Heifer Wrangle grant this year and am excited about this opportunity to grow my cattle herd. My heifer is doing great and growing nicely. She is looking good every day when I take care of her and hasn't gotten sick at all. My responsibilities include feeding, cleaning pens, and keeping records of when I buy feed or have other expenses. I also have 4 other cows that I take care of and she is a great addition to my growing herd that I want to keep up with in and outside of high school. Thank you to Russell Cattle Company, Chevron and the Colorado FFA Foundation for this opportunity!

05/26/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Hi, my name is Hailey and I'm a member of the Springfield FFA Chapter. This year, I was honored to receive a Heifer Wrangler grant sponsored by Animal Health International. I would like to thank Bailey Naibauer for her support. I would also like to thank the Russell family for my heifer Dip-N-Dot. Dip-N-Dot and I have been working to be show-ready by this summer.

05/18/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Hello, my name is Alden, and I am a member of the Alamosa FFA Chapter. I am honored to be one of this year’s recipients of the Heifer Wrangle Grant, which allowed me to purchase my heifer named Bobette. I am excited to show her at this year's Colorado State Fair, and I have been enjoying working with Bobette to prepare for State Fair. This is my first year ever showing, so this is an entirely new experience for me. I still have a lot to learn; however, I have been making considerable progress with my heifer. I am excited to use this grant to start my own herd and continue to show in following years with the eventual goal of making a profitable business. This grant has been a tremendous help to me in getting into showing cattle and is a great opportunity for me to grow and expand my knowledge. I would like to thank my sponsor, Colorado Farm Bureau, specifically CFB employees Kacie Sallee and Taylor Szilagyi, for making this possible.

05/11/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

My name is Rylie and I'm a freshman in the Sargent FFA chapter. My family owns and raises Simmental Angus cattle in the San Luis Valley. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball, and I also show my 4-H steers year-round. In October 2025, I applied for the production heifer grant. In November, I was awarded a grant worth $2000. The production heifer grant includes one heifer to be bred and shown at the 2026 Colorado State Fair. After I was awarded the grant, I was able to pick my heifer out of an outstanding group of heifers that all came from Russel Cattle Company. I brought my heifer home almost immediately after the National Western Stock Show, where I met my sponsor from the Boettcher Foundation. Upon bringing her home, I named her Dolly. She weighs about 610 pounds now. Dolly has been to her first show in Calahan, Colorado. Dolly has put on 100 pounds roughly since I brought her home. Since she needs to be bred at the time of the show at the Colorado State Fair, I plan to AI her to a show bull. At the moment I plan to AI her to Kung Fu Panda. We are planning to AI her in May 2026, so she will have a baby in March 2027. I am so blessed for the opportunity to expand my herd and meet some amazing people along the way.

05/04/2026

Hi, my name is Lexi, and I am a member of the Plateau Valley FFA Chapter. This year, I was very fortunate to receive an SAE grant from the Colorado FFA Foundation to help me buy a panel system for my breeding goat program. I'm super thankful for my sponsor Bailey Naibauer at Animal Health International.

For my SAE’s, I raise and breed registered Boer goats along with wether-bred goats that I sell to other 4-H and FFA members. I also show my goats across the nation at the national level. I am currently raising 30 head of goats, some of which I will show at the American Boer Goat Association National show.

05/01/2026

Shopping at Murdoch’s in the next couple months? Round up to support Colorado FFA! It’s that easy to make a difference!

Support Colorado FFA this May and June by rounding up your purchase at Murdoch’s. Every cent helps grow the next generation of ag leaders! https://mymurdochs.com/4ceL1Lw

04/29/2026

Save the date! June 2-4, CSU-P!

04/07/2026

**2027 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame Nominations Are Open!**

Do you know someone who has made a significant impact in Colorado agriculture? The Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame honors individuals who have played an outstanding role in maintaining Colorado’s agriculture industry and its allied businesses as some of the best in the nation. Their impact can be local, statewide, national, or international.

This award is Colorado’s only state-wide recognition for exceptional contributions across all facets of agriculture. Nominees may be acknowledged for their current achievements or for a lifetime of dedication to the industry.

Nominations close on June 1! To complete your nomination, please use the online form: https://bit.ly/3AJQsV2

03/23/2026

📣CALL FOR JUDGES!💥

The Colorado State FFA Convention is just around the corner! Have you ever wanted to help judge a Leadership Development Contest (LDE)? Now is your chance! There are numerous contests to choose from, so take a look, and if you find one that suits you, please sign up! https://bit.ly/4c1WqAz

03/22/2026

Greenwood To Take Helm At Colorado FFA Foundation

The Colorado FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Katie Greenwood as its new Executive Director, beginning July 1 upon
John Stahley’s retirement.

Welcome, Katie!

Read the full release: https://tinyurl.com/28m3j9d7