Agriculture briefs for Feb. 12, 2021
Compiled by Candace Krebs
Last chance to sign up for produce conference
Only a few days remain before the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference, which will be held virtually on Feb. 17-18. With more than 55 different presenters scheduled, it is the most content the group has ever offered at annual conference, according to president Robert Sakata, a farmer from Brighton. Visit ColoradoProduce.org for information and register.
State officials express unwavering support for NWSS
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg reiterated their support for the National Western Stock Show in a letter published Feb. 3. This year’s stock show was canceled for only the second time in its 115-year history due to COVID-19.
From volunteering to her passion project, Whitney Klasna is all about the agriculture industry. Written By: Emily Beal | ×
Whitney Klasna often goes to her cattle pasture to connect to the internet. (Photo by Whitney Klasna)
Editor s note: In honor of Agweek s 35th anniversary, this is part of a series of features on people who seem poised to be a big part of the next 35 years of agriculture in the region. If you have a suggestion of someone who should be featured, email it to
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For some people, down time is a crucial part of their day; perhaps choosing to read a new book, or sip on a coffee while they watch the scenery from their front porch after a hectic day. But not Whitney Klasna; she would rather spend her time giving back to the industry she has grown to love.