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Special thanks “I have always thought it was important to be involved with the Ag Expo. There is no better time than now. If agriculture is in your heart, the Four States Ag Expo deserves your support.”

- Tom Hooten

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ur loyal supporters as well as our newer boosters contributed time, effort, materials and financial support to help us bring you the 36th annual Four States Agricultural Exposition. In return, we’ve publicized their enterprises and contributions. Always and above all, we give our sponsors our respect and heartfelt thanks. The following loyal sponsors are in no specific level of sponsorship order.

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Table of contents FOUR STATES AG EXPO BOARD MEMBERS

executive director

Radiance Beals P.O. Box 3758, Durango, Colorado 81302 (970) 529-3486 info@fourstatesagexpo.com www.FourStatesAgExpo.com

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The Board of Directors is a volunteer board that works many hours to make this show happen.

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president

Spark Reed vice president Tom Crawford treasure Shay Allred secretary Kristi Ross Cindy Clare Jan Gilbert

Hardy Tozer Lenetta Shull

Tom Hooten

Mission: To provide a forum for agricultural producers, suppliers and consumers in the Four Corners Region, that will showcase new agricultural technology, offer innovative ideas and advance effective production and marketing of traditional, specialized and alternative agricultural products through education, demonstration and promotion. c r e at e d b y

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chief executive officer v.p. of finance and operations v.p. of newspaper advertising publisher director of creative services special sections editor

Sponsors

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Welcome

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Ag Summit

Volunteers

Seed Stock Row

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Youth in Agriculture

Entertainment

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Horse Clinicians

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Vendors

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Friday schedule

Stock Dogs

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Thursday schedule

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Saturday schedule

Douglas Bennett Carrie Cass David Habrat Colleen Donley Tad Smith Hunter Harrell

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H WELCOME

Four States Ag Expo: new, bigger, better, tons of fun We have several new and different exhibits to introduce this year: food storage and preservation,“bomb proof” your horse and quality irrigation concepts. The 2018 show will bring you closer to Agriculture and what the Four States Expo is all about!

The Board and I again extend our thanks to you, the community, for the continued success of this annual event.To the farmers, ranchers, 4H & FFA members, implement dealers, all vendors, sponsors and volunteers, without your continued participation, donations and time we would not be a viable venue. We appreciate you!

“I feel my position on the board is to reach more people. I absolutely love talking agriculture to anyone, anytime, anywhere always trying to give a boost to the profession.” - Spark Reed

We are excited once again to offer:

1 Youth Education: They are our future.

See our C.A.L.F. program, Ag-Ceptional Rodeo and more.

2 Seed Stock Row and cattle exhibit: Learn

about the amazing herd changing bloodlines in the four states area.

3 New technology and equipment.

4 Educational seminars: Crop production, weed

control, as well as new and better irrigating techniques, etc.

There is a Board and volunteer crew ready to help you have the most successful year yet – so let’s get started! I look forward to seeing you.

Spark Reed, President

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ithout volunteers, Executive Director Radiance Beals believes the Four States Agricultural Exposition would be impossible to organize annually. She would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the people who offer their time and skills to serve the show and ensure it runs smoothly year after year.

“The Four States Ag Expo is a nonprofit so we rely very heavily on community support,” Beals said.“And volunteers come from all over the Four Corners, not just Cortez.”

In total, it takes more than 40 volunteers to accomplish a variety of tasks. At the top of the volunteer chain, the Board of Directors help recruit vendors, clinicians, entertainment,

sponsors and of course, more volunteers, while other participating community members help direct traffic, shuttle attendees and provide information to attendees during the three-day event as well as assist with set-up of the show.

“We have a week to set up before the vendors even arrive to set up, and volunteers play a huge role in that,” Beals said.“And then guess what, at the end of the show we have to take it all down.

And volunteers are another huge blessing even more so probably because we are all beat by that point.”

Without volunteers, the

show wouldn’t be able to offer the public access to top-notch vendors, clinicians and educational opportunities. As the Ag Expo approaches its 36th year, Beals wants to extend an extra invitation to anyone else who would like to volunteer because there is always a place for everyone.

“It is a chance to be part of our country’s heritage,” she said.“Agriculture is a huge part of everyone’s everyday routines.You would be surprised by all that agriculture brings to your life, no matter where you live. It is having fun and making friends, and being part of something that you don’t get to do every day.”

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H WORKSHOPS Ag Summit provides education, certification to community members

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he Ag Summit workshop is a special opportunity for education and earning valuable certifications. Dolores County CSU Extension director and chairman of the Development Corporation Gus Westerman said all workshops include educational sessions that focus on different aspects of agriculture and issues that local producers face.

Board member Lenetta Shull said she works to develop new and innovative programs to fit the direction of the community.

“In order for agriculture to survive in our community, we need to stay informed of the latest and most innovative ideas to sustain agriculture in our area,” Shull said.“The Ag Expo brings this type of opportunity to everyone, not just a select few.”

The Ag Expo is an affordable way for locals to connect with experts through informative sessions geared to help

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producers and landowners improve property and agricultural operations of all sizes.This year’s offerings include a session for attendees to receive or renew their Private Pesticide Application license on Thursday.

Tyler Willbanks of Rocky Draw Ag Services, will teach classes all three days of the event.Wilbanks will begin with an introduction to the farm, which will cover what you grow, why it works and how to make it better and fit into a budget. In another session, Willbanks will teach about marketing, professional dealings and building long-term relationships with customers. In his final session, he will demonstrate using work horses.

Kathy Curry will also host three sessions during the event. Each session focuses on a different topic, and Curry has a books available for purchase. The first class “Drying Food in the High Desert” teaches individuals how to dry food without using electricity.

“How to have a Successful Pantry” is the second class which will highlight how to make great meals with a fully stocked pantry. And “Cold Frames” will teach community members to grow healthy greens throughout the winter.

Commissioner Don Brown will host a Q&A session on Colorado and Federal ag issues and Ryan D. Rhoades will teach several classes alongside Beth Krehbiel. Topics will range from beef management systems to mitigating drought. Keynote speaker Bill Bullard, lobbyist and Chief Executive Officer of the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stock growers of America, will talk about the state of the cattle industry.

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Quality bulls, heifers for sale The barn is filled with fun activities and furry animals during the Four States Ag Expo.The 10th anniversary of Seed Stock Row highlights the best bloodlines and allows attendees to browse aisles of premium stock, examine pedigrees and connect with growers in this

“When you come to the Ag Expo you get service that you can not match with your smartphone and the internet.

Our vendors have a true passion for what they do and the product that they bring.”

- Radiance Beals

region to enhance their herd without traveling long distances.

President Spark Reed said it is a great opportunity for growers to exhibit their animals and conduct business sales with ranch owners.

“In the local four corners area, we have some very reputable registered seed stock growers,” Reed said.“The Ag Expo is a great place for them to advertise and get those animals in front of the buyers.”

Make no mistake, however. Reed said the stock will be available for purchase on the condition that the animal stays at the show through Saturday. Seed Stock Row is not just for registered seed stock growers, though.

Those with good commercial stock will also be allowed to showcase their animals and make business connections.

Check out Seed Stock Row next to the Event Pavilion, open each day of the Ag Expo.

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Agricultural opportunities for less-experienced farmhands

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eaching children about agriculture and complex food systems is not only practical but also invaluable. Agricultural education connects textbook science, health, nutrition, economics and technology with real-world experiences and applications.That’s one more reason the Four States Ag Expo focuses on providing youth events and education during the three-day event.

“Education is a gift that can not be taken away.”

- Kristi Ross

For a complete list of youth events, times and locations, please see pages 17-19.

EDUCATION Board member Kristi Ross said one of the reasons she chooses to volunteer and support the expo is because it is focused on agriculture and education for all ages.

“Education is a gift that can not be taken away,” Ross said.“That education is not just for the experienced adults, but for our youth, too–those that have grown up in ag and those who have no idea that the milk in the grocery store comes out of a cow.”

For the third year, leaders from the Montezuma School-to-Farm Project will help organize a variety of hands-on educational activities for more than 600 children that visit the Children’s Agricultural Learning Facility or CALF. Groups of first graders from across the Four Corners region will participate in these interactive learning experiences during field trips Thursday and Friday.

CALF is also open to the public all three days.

During the field trips, children will rotate in groups between diverse stations run by agricultural experts and community leaders. These presenters manage their individual booths and give educational demonstrations on topics like soil and water conservation, animal science and beyond. It gives kids access to local growers and producers who can answer questions and teach new skills such as leather making, horse packing, dog training and gardening techniques.

ACTIVITIES Vendors and business connections are less of a priority for children, but there are still ways for them to experience agriculture and stay

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entertained. Some of the activities available all three days include random chicken chasing, mutton busting, branding and roping.

On Thursday, the Expo will host the second Ag-Ceptional Rodeo for children with varying disabilities. Last year about 40 children who can not compete in traditional rodeo events were invited to try roping, riding and barrel racing in a safer and more comfortable environment.

“I look forward to the Rodeo more than anything else we do,” Ross said.“I love all that we do, but the Ag-Ceptional Rodeo is incredible. Watching those children experience such pure joy and freedom in that arena changed my life.”

The event is modeled after the Exceptional Rodeo, an initiative of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association and gives kids with special needs the opportunity to show off their skills.Volunteers are working with physical and occupational therapists to design more activities for participants and grow the event year after year.

In addition to the Ag-Ceptional Rodeo, Stotz Equipment will host a pedal tractor pull at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.Thursday and Friday. Finals for the competition will take place at 2:30 p. m. Saturday.

Beth Lashell said the 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging is Friday, and the evening is rounded out with an Ice Cream Eating Contest.

The Blow and Go Beef Show is on Saturday, and gives young people interested in agriculture and livestock the chance to practice showing animals in an arena and learn grooming and showing techniques.

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Live entertainers improve indoor atmosphere at expo

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t the Four States Ag Expo, attendees have a plethora of entertainment options like handson clinics and fun events. In addition to spectating and participating in events like random chicken chasing, the Ag-Ceptional Rodeo, Ag Junkyard Wars and the Ice Cream Eating contest, guests and vendors will have musicians to keep them the country spirit up. Executive Director Radiance Beals said the entertainers are there to provide a fun environment and cut up with the crowd.

“It’s not just for the people who visit but for the vendors as well,” Beals said.“Even though it gets loud sometimes it is nice to have some live music rather than the radio which we listen to everyday. Our entertainers are great, and they interact with the crowd and the vendors, take requests, make it fun and improve the atmosphere.”

There are a number of performers returning to the stage, while others are new to the lineup.Volunteer Jan Gilbert said though not all acts have performed at the Ag Expo, each comes highly recommended from community members.

Donny Johnson “Troubadour” Donny Johnson is a solo country, gospel and americana artist from Lubbock, Texas. Now he calls Cortez home, and travels to sing and play guitar.

He’s inspired by the stylings of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and George Jones. Catch Johnson on the Main Building Stage Thursday from 1:45-2:45 p.m., Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m.

Linda Carter & Friends Don’t miss Linda Carter’s vintage country, bluegrass and Americana music at the Pioneer Jubilee Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Pioneer Jubilee features plenty of fun and fellowship, including a cake walk. Linda Carter and fellow favorite local musicians will also perform Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

Mark Baker Mark Baker is a storyteller and musician from LewisArriola that performs classic western songs as well as original content. See him on the Main Building Stage Thursday from 3-4 p.m. and Friday from 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Sam Noble Cowboy Poet Sam Noble is a fifth generation rancher from Durango. He writes about his experiences and recites cowboy poetry across the

southwest wherever other cowboys are gathering in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming.

Listen to Noble spin tales on the Main Building Stage Friday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Lynne Belle Lewis Lynne Belle Lewis is a local wrangler and true cowgirl who loves to sing and pluck strings. She performs original content that brings her love for riding horses and beautiful scenery to life through yodeling. Find her on the Main Building Stage Friday from 10:45-11:45 a.m. and Saturday from 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Wanda Martin Local cowgirl and musician, Wanda Martin enjoys entertaining the community with country songs and ballads. To see Martin perform, visit the Main Building Stage Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Four Corners Community Band The Four Corners Community Band brings musicians of all ages together. The traditional concert band is directed by Mark Allen, and has played together for almost 19 years. Now, the group performs at festivals, parades and other events across the Four Corners. Allen said the whole group is looking forward to playing for a new audience on the Main Building Stage Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, March 15 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Linda Carter Pioneer Jubilee 1:45-2:45 p.m. Donnie Johnson 3-4 p.m. Mark Baker

Friday, March 16 10-10:30 a.m. Sam Noble 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Lynne Lewis Noon-1 p.m. Donnie Johnson 1:15-2:15 p.m. Mark Baker

Saturday, March 17 10-11 a.m. Linda Carter and friends 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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H PRESENTERS

Horse clinicians share knowledge, teach skills

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he Four States Agricultural Exposition is equal parts education and entertainment. Over the years, clinics and demonstrations have become a favorite for all who attend. This year the board invited three presenters to focus on different styles and methods to teach horses new skills.

Executive Director Radiance Beals said the line-up of clinicians is fabulous, and very diverse. Though each presenter has a different background, they have one thing in common: They know how much time and patience it takes to train horses into working animals. body control of the horse and lead changes.

“Horsemanship is the basic foundation,” Major said.“It helps the rider and the horse to get in sync.”

Though Major trades cattle out of Cortez often, he’s never been to the Four States Ag Expo. He said he is most looking forward to meeting and helping some new people.

MIKE MAJOR

This year’s headliner, Mike Major, has always been a cowboy. Like “I realized finding a many who work in his field, Major cause that I believed said he has been a student of in and volunteering horses his whole life. He and where help was his wife own a yearling cattle operation on Flying A Ranch needed can generate in Fowler, Colorado and a large a positive impact on cow and calf operation on the our community by Rio Puerco Ranch in Belen, New implementing tried Mexico. Major also travels to teach others the skills he and true programs JIMMY BROWN honed over the years, and introducing For Jimmy Brown from and that has led him Jacksonville, Texas, the Four amazing ideas.” across the United States Ag Expo is an exciting States and to other - Lenetta Shull opportunity to connect with places like Canada other riders. and Argentina.

“I’m looking forward to just “It is really fulfilling,” being in the environment and seeing what it is Major said.“When you’ve spent your life like,” Brown said.“I’m kind of looking for a different trying to understand horses and learn to train culture of people and riders. I want to give the horses, it’s a big reward to help other people people what I have to offer and hope they are understand what has taken you a lifetime.” helped by it.”

Major will present Thursday, Friday and Saturday For the most part, Brown is a self-taught at the Expo. His demonstrations will cover different horseman who’s been training and riding horses topics including horsemanship, ranch riding, for more than 30 years. He travels often, sometimes reining and starting young horses on cattle. Each clinic will give attendees the opportunity to work weekly for demonstrations across the country. In with Major and their horses on basic maneuvers, his experience, Brown found taking the time to

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PRESENTERS H educate the horse instead of using shortcuts or force helps build a trusting relationship with the animal.

That’s why his methods are based on strengthening the relationship with horse.

“Training is a process,” Brown said.“You and the horse start learning from the beginning, but it is just a progressive thing.”

Brown will showcase gaiting and groundwork, but has a wide variety of other specialties, including trail riding.

TED HOLLAND Though it is his first time visiting the Four States Ag Expo, retired police officer Ted Holland is a professional presenter. He’s a certified instructor through the National Mounted Police Training School. Over the years, he’s attended a Calvary School taught by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police instructor, developed and taught the P.O.S.T. certified Mounted Police Training School and trained 10

mounted units throughout the states of Colorado and Missouri.

“I’ve done a lot of other programs for folks,” Holland said.“What happens is usually people come out and say ‘how come your horse stands so still?’ so I started to teach civilians how police officers train their horses.”

Holland will start by teaching groundwork, then move toward desensitizing the horse from distractions. Some of his program includes small jumps, obstacles and balls for the horse to push around. However, Holland is most looking forward to receiving feedback from attendees.

“I’d like to have questions from people,” Holland said.“Because when people have questions, I learn from that too. I like to see what kind of things other people do with their horses. I get a kick out of it. To see people finally make their horse do something that they didn’t think their horse could do is a neat thing to watch.”

For a complete list of times and locations for clinics, check out the schedule on pages 17-19.

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H STOCK DOGS

Experts demonstrate dogs’ natural herding abilities “Herding is really hard when you first start. As humans, we want to tell them how to do it, but the dog knows. So you have to keep your mouth shut and let them work, while making sure the stock are safe.”

- Cathy Sumeracki

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ogs are a human’s best friend, but individuals in agriculture know they can be so much more. Dogs are especially beneficial for herding livestock if properly trained. Though certain breeds have a herding instinct, any breed can learn to herd. And that’s why the Four States Ag Expo invites experts to demonstrate the skills and best practices to help the audience members understand how to treat the dog as a teammate.

Whether new to herding or well-versed in the world of working dogs, there is something for everyone here. Cathy Sumeracki will work with Mia Stovall and Kris Read and their livestock and working dogs to perform demonstrations, as well as host an unsanctioned herding competition, a trick dog seminar and testing for titles.

All are open to the public, and participants must pay the Four States Ag Expo admission. The show does not allow dogs entry, unless they are participating in one of the events. Participants should enter with their dog at the south gate behind the grandstands.

“This is our fifth year,” Sumeracki said.“We love the Four States Ag Expo. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great time. We will do things in the demo that you wouldn’t necessarily see in a competition.”

Sumeracki hopes to help audience members build a relationship with their teammate and highlight the natural talent of working dogs by demonstrating tasks such as directing livestock into a trailer or pen.

There’s nothing like a herding relationship,” Sumeracki said.“The dog knows more than you do, that’s the reality. So that giving up control and understanding a

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dog’s talent really creates a relationship unlike any other sport. We’re really going to show what these dogs are used for from a rancher’s perspective.”

The sheep and geese used for herding are local, and Sumeracki said they do not allow dogs to stress or bite the livestock.

“We do not allow them to be run amuck,” Sumeracki said.“These animals are athletes, and they will be treated as such. Correct herding is calm and quiet. We do not let our sheep get chased.”

To participate in herding trials, instinct testing or the trick dog competition, sign up at https:// cathysumeracki.formstack.com/forms/ag_ exp_2018 or contact one of the demonstraters at the following email addresses: Cathy Sumeracki – csumeracki@gmail.com Mia Stovall – petstylist@frontier.net Kris Read – read@rmi.net

Cathy Sumeracki is the author of “Teaching the Rules of the Hunt: An Introduction to Herding” available on Amazon.com.

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here are plenty of educational opportunities and entertaining events at the Four States Ag Expo, but the vendors steal the show. Each year, experts in the agricultural industry help expo attendees find the latest and greatest for success and sustainability.

This year, there’s a variety of new and returning vendors to keep things interesting.

These vendors offer up-todate technology, products and services to improve affairs for everything from small gardening

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to large farming and ranching operations. They provide education, knowledge, and teach hands-on skills. Returning vendors such as Southwest Ag plan to focus on new products in 2018, such as utility vehicles and best practices for fire mitigation.

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19 The Journal 20 Fence Whisperer 22 Multi-Plaz 25 Colorado Department of Agriculture 26 Montezuma weed 27 The Navigator 28 San Juan Basin Farm Bureau 29 Renewal by Anderson 30 Ag Risk Advisors/ Silveus 31 Steve Chappell 32 Dolores County Farmers Market 33 Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering 34 Republican Women’s Club of Montezuma County

35 Color Glow 36 Quality Irrigation Solutions 37 Mesa Verde National Park 38 Stone Sand and Gravel 39 Farm Safe USA 40 Fun Center 41 Friends of the NRA 42 Shaw Solar 43 Hotsy of the four corners 44 High Plains Publishing 45 Orchard Mountan Farms 46 Empire Electric 47 CNC Ag solutions 48 Valley Feed and Ranch Supply 49 ESSCO Pipe and Supply 50 Redburn Tire

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“As a vendor, it always felt like I came home at this event. Because of this event and the amazing friends I made through it, I fell in love with the community long before I moved here.”

- Kristi Ross

51 Aspen Wall wood 52 IFA 53 Hodyiak Wildlife Solutions 55 Poudre Valley Coop 58 Stotz 59 Stotz 60 Stotz 61 Stotz 62 Valley Feed and Ranch Supply 63 Lewis Cattle Oilers 64 Samson Feed and Seed 66 IFA 67 Raptor Visual Imaging 68 Montezuma County Republicans 69 Wagner 70 Kustom Diesel Repair LLC 71 NAPA auto parts

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and attendees with their pulled brisket and pork sandwiches.

Our vendors also include a variety of services, like insurance, banking, heating and auto parts. Hody Ewing of Hodiak Outfitters and Wildlife Solutions will take clients on a hunt or offer advice for dealing with wildlife like deer, coyotes and more depending on individual needs.

Many vendors – indoors and outdoors – will provide demos and interactive activities for all ages as well. Stop by, say hi and have a good time!

72 Bishop Brothers 73 Info Booth 74 New Country Auto 76 Stage Kitchen Pleasant View PTO OUTSIDE BOOTHS 701 Creed’s #1 BBQ 702 Alice’s Place 703 4 Corners Antique Power 704 4 Corners Antique Power 705 4 Corners Antique Power 706 4 Corners Antique Power 712 Steve Keetch Motors 716 KIDS EVENT: Branding Aspen Cross Cuts Saturday only

717 Ag Junkyard Wars/ Friday morning only 718 Ag Junkyard Wars/ Friday morning only 728 South West AG 729 South West AG 730 Four Corners Trailers 731 Four Corners Trailers 732 South West AG SEED STOCK ROW Canyon of the Ainchents Guest Ranch Cross Canyon Elevated Genetics Schmitt Angus EQUESTRIAN PAVILION 304 Jimmy Brown 305 Mike Major 312 Ted Holland 314 Four Corners Cutting and Reining

SCHEDULE-THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH H TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

9-5 pm

Random Chicken Chasing

Main Pavilion

9 am - 5 pm

Gates and vendors open

Montezuma County Fairgrounds

9 am - 5 pm

Stock Dogs: sheep trial, geese trial, farm dog certification and trick dog introduction

Stock Dog Arena

9 am - 5 pm

Roping dummies set up

Grounds

9 am - 5 pm

C.A.L.F Children’s Ag Learning Facility

C.A.L.F Barn

9-10:30 am

Ted Holland –Desensitizing Horses through Mounted Police Methods

Equestrian Arena

9 am - 1 pm

Private Pesticide Applicator License Renewal with Thia Walker

Classroom A

9-10 am

Tyler Willbanks – Introduction lecture: • What we grow, how we grow it and why it works well for us and the structure for our farm

Ag Summit Room

10 am

Four Corners Antique Parade of Power

Grounds

10:30 am

Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds & 5,6 & 7 year olds

Stotz Equipment Booths #58-#61

10 am - noon

Jimmy Brown – Preparing the Horse to Gait

Main Arena

10:30 am - 1:15 pm

Ag-Ceptional Rodeo

Equestrian Arena

11 am - 1pm

Linda Carter Pioneer Jubilee

Main Building Stage

11:30 am - noon

Farm Safe USA presents an easy to use tool to create a produce safety plan

Ag Summit Room

1 pm

Cathy Sumeracki – Stock Dog Demonstration

Main Arena

1-2 pm

Kathy Curry – Pantry Basics: Storing What you Grow

Ag Summit Room

1 pm

Tyler Willbanks – Fundamentals of Work Horses: Breeds & Harness (types and fit)

Grounds

1-3:15 pm

Mike Major – Horsemenship & Softening your Horse

Equestrian Arena

2-3 pm

Kathy Curry – Cold Frames: Build Simple, Effective Frame to Maintain Growing

Ag Summit Room

2:30 pm

Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes include 3 & 4 year olds and 5, 6 & 7 year olds

Stotz Equipment Booths #58-#61

1:45-2:45 pm

Donnie Johnson

Main Building Stage

3 pm

Four Corners Antique Parade of Power

Grounds

3-4 pm

Mark Baker

Main Building Stage

3 pm

Mutton Busting – 8 and under 10 kids for today

Main Arena

3:30-5 pm

Jimmy Brown – Working with Two Horses on Gaits

Equestrian Arena

4-5pm

Commissioner Don Brown – Colorado and Federal Agriculture issues Q&A

Ag Summit Room

All items on this list are subject to change, along with additions.

Please check for a final, detailed schedule online and at the show.

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H SCHEDULE-FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH

ALL AG SUMMIT CLASSES WILL BE HELD UPSTAIRS IN THE CLASSROOMS FRIDAY ONLY! This move is to accommodate FFA & 4-H events. Thank you.

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

9 am-6 pm 9-5 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - noon 9-11:30 am 9-10:30 am

9-10:15 am 9-10 am

10 am 10-10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am - noon 10:45-11:45 am 11 am - 12:30 pm

Noon Noon -1 pm 12:15-1:30 pm 1-5pm

1-5pm 1:15-2:15 pm 1:45-3 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3 pm 3-3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm 4-6 pm 4:45-6 pm 5-6 pm

Gates and vendors open Random Chicken Chasing C.A.L.F Children’s Ag Learning Facility Roping dummies set up Stock Dogs: sheep trial, geese trial, farm dog certification and trick dog introduction 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging – Lunch and Reasons & Awards Ag Junkyard Wars 4-H & FFA Horse Judging Contest Ryan D. Rhoades, Ph.D. – Understanding and Utilizing EPD’s to Make Genetic Change (Presented by: Beth Krehbiel- Ph.D. Candidate CSU Beef Management Systems) Jimmy Brown – Myths about Gaited Horses and Groundwork Tyler Wilbanks – Marketing lecture Tricks of buying and selling to make a profit.

Four Corners Antique Parade of Power Sam Noble Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5,6 & 7 year olds Mike Major: Reining Lynne Lewis Ryan D. Rhoades, Ph.D. – A Systems Approach to Ranching • Discussion around incorporating stockers, a small feeding operation, and alternative income.

Four Corners Antique Parade of Power Donnie Johnson Ted Holland – Desensitizing Horses through Mounted Police Methods Tyler Willbanks: – Fundamentals of Work Horses • How to safely use work horses and equipment types and uses Beef Quality Assurance Mark Baker Jimmy Brown – Working with Gaited Horses on Recognizing Gaits Pedal Tractor Pull – Classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5 ,6 & 7 year olds Cathy Sumeracki – Stock Dog Demonstration Four Corners Antique Parade of Power Farm Safe USA presents an easy to use tool to create a produce safety plan Mutton Busting – 8 and under 10 kids for today Mike Major: principles of Reining The Four Corners Farmers and Ranchers Coalition presents “Farmers for America” film.

Ted Holland – Desensitizing Horses through Mounted Police Methods Ice Cream Eating Contest

Montezuma County Fairgrounds Main Pavilion C.A.L.F Barn Grounds Stock Dog Arena Event Show Ring AG Summit Room Grounds Warm Up Pen Classroom A Equestrian Arena Classroom B Grounds Main Building Stage Stozs Equipment Booths #58-#61 Equestrian Arena Main Building Stage Classroom A Grounds Main Building Stage Equestrian Arena Grounds Classroom A & Grounds Main Building Stage Equestrian Arena Stotz Equipment Booths #58-#61 Main Arena Grounds Classroom B Main Arena Equestrian Arena Classroom B Equestrian Arena Main Building Stage

All items on this list are subject to change, along with additions. Please check for a final, detailed schedule online and at the show. See y’all soon! Fourstatesagexpo.com

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All Items on this list are subject to change, along with additions. Please check for a complete schedule online and at the show. See y’all soon! Fourstatesagexpo.com

SCHEDULE-SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH H

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

9 am - 5 pm 7-9 am 8:30 am -5 pm 9 am - until finished 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - pm 9 am - 5 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm 9-10:10 am 9:15-9:45 am 9:30 am 9:30 am - 3 pm 10 am

10-11 am 10-11 am 10:20-11:30 am 11:15 am - 1:15 pm 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 11:30 am 11:40 am -12:50 pm 12:30-2 pm Noon 1-2:10 pm 1:30-3 pm 2 pm

2:15-3:15 pm 2:20-3:40 pm 2:30 pm 3 pm 3:30 pm 3:30-5 pm 3:50-5 pm

Random Chicken Chasing Cheek in for Beef Show Montezuma County 4-H Hoof Beats Ag-Expo Open Horse Show Beef Show. This is Strictly a” BLOW ‘N GO” show!

Gates and vendors open C.A.L.F Children’s Ag Learning Facility Roping dummies set up Stock Dogs: sheep trial, geese trial, farm dog certification and trick dog introduction Montezuma County 4-H Hoof Beats Ag-Expo Open Horse Show Ted Holland – Desensitizing Horses through Mounted Police Methods Farm Safe USA presents an easy to use tool to create your produce safety plan Four Corners Antique Parade of Power KIDS EVENT: Branding Aspen Cross Cuts Tyler Willbanks – Work Horses Demonstration • How to use the draft horse Cathy Curry – Drying Food Lind Carter and Friends Jimmy Brown: Working on Obstacles Water Law 101 Wanda Martin Cathy Sumeracki – Stock Dog Demonstration Mike Major – Starting your Horse on Cattle Donnie Johnson Four Corners Antique Parade of Power Jimmy Brown – Working on Obstacles Key Note Speaker Bill Bullard with R-Calf USA – The State of the US Cattle Industry Tyler Willbanks – Work Horses Demonstration • How to use the draft horse.

Lynne Lewis Mike Major – Tracking Cattle: Perfecting your Technique Pedal Tractor Pull FINALS –Classes 3 & 4 year olds and 5, 6 & 7 year olds Four Corners Antique Parade of Power Mutton Busting – 8 and under 10 kids for today Four Corners Community Band Ted Holland – Desensitizing Horses hrough Mounted Police Methods

Main Pavilion Show Ring Main Arena Show Ring Montezuma County Fairgrounds C.A.L.F Barn Grounds Stock Dog Arena Main Arena Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Grounds Grounds Booth # 716 Grounds Ag Summit Room Main Building Stage Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Main Building Stage Round pen, south of grandstands Equestrian Arena Main Building Stage Grounds Equestrian Arena Ag Summit Room Grounds Main Building Stage Equestrian Arena Stotz Equipment Booths #58-#61 Grounds Main Arena Main Building Stage Equestrian Arena

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