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Western Colorado 
Farm and Ranch Innovation Expo

Website last revised 5/19/2025

The Perfect Venue

Montrose County Event Center grandstand full of people watching wrestling matches happening on the area floor
meeting room with 10 tables and chairs that can be rearranged as needed
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Montrose County Event Center


More than 36, 000 Square feet of vendor space
78,750 Square feet of Indoor Equipment Demonstration Space
1727 Fixed Seats
​Facility Wired wit Fiber Optic Internet and High Speed wifi
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Floor diagram of Montrose County Event Center with Expo exhibitor spaces numbered
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Western Colorado Soil Health Committee logo with a sun on the horizon above green crops and brown soil beneath the crops
Tri-River Area, CSU Extension logo with Green and White CSU Ram mascot
Shavano Conservation District logo - arrowhead with picture of Shavano and a bull dozer
November 13th, 14th & 15th, 2025

Montrose County Event Center
1036 N 7th St, Montrose, CO 
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In conjunction with West Slope Water Summit on November 13th . Showcasing the latest technologies, tools, and equipment to Western Colorado and surrounding agricultural communities.

Demonstrations focusing on Soil Health, Water Conservation, Livestock Management, and Equipment Operation.

FREE Admittance

3 innovative implements - tractor and rake, drone spraying crops, and cows grazing behind electric fence
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Exhibitor Information

  • 2024 Expo Vendors
  • 2025 Exhibitor Forms and Documents
  • 2024 Expo Exhibitor Map
  • Insurance
  • 2024 Move In/Move Out
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2024 Vendors at the Expo

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West Slope Farm & Ranch

Delta:    (970) 874-7689
551 W 5th Street, Delta, CO 81416

Olathe:    
(970) 323-5869412 5th Street, Olathe, CO  81425
Grand Junction:   (970) 245-97222734 B 1/2 Road, Gr Jtn, CO  81503

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American Ag Credit

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Wildland Seed Coating

Wildland Seed Coating believes in the power of technology to revolutionize land management. They continually refine their processes and explore new avenues for seed enhancement. Whether it’s improving the seed's germination rate, addressing the logistical challenges of seeding, or developing tailored treatments for various seed types.
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Paonia Soil Co.

Established in 2012, Paonia Soil Co. is a Colorado-based, family-owned business that manufactures bio-mineralized, fully organic potting soils, soil conditioners, and soil amendments. We're passionate about cultivating a diverse soil food web and making it simple, successful, and profitable to use for growers, gardeners, and landscapers alike!

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VM West

Equipment and Methods to Manage Your Vegetation Needs
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Lifetime Ag LLC

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Hiwassee Products

Hiawassee Products will be exhibiting their hPACK Soil Lab Solutions at the Expo.  hPACK Soil Lab Solutions is a line of modular testing equipment that includes everything needed to perform on-farm biological testing in a tidy, compact kit. The rugged cases protect sensitive equipment when traveling over rough terrain. The mobile cart unfolds into a clean workspace, comprising a setup that is effective in a lab or on a barn floor.

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Gallagher NA - Animal Management

Discover the cutting-edge innovations from Gallagher, a leader in agricultural technology. Experience our groundbreaking products like the Auto-Weigher, Satellite Monitoring Systems, and Virtual Fencing that are transforming the industry and enhancing efficiency.”

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Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, LLC

Discover the cutting-edge innovations from Gallagher, a leader in agricultural technology. Experience our groundbreaking products like the Auto-Weigher, Satellite Monitoring Systems, and Virtual Fencing that are transforming the industry and enhancing efficiency.”

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Colorado State Forest Service

Come check out the ATV-mounted seeder CSFS foresters use for forest land revegetation.  While at the CSFS booth, sign up for a free forest health site visit from a professional Forester and learn more about the private land forest management services we provide. 
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Colorado Cattlemen's Association

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​2025 Vendor Registration Information

Vendor Levels

no-till drill

Innovator

12' x 12' Booth Space
$700
Organization name and logo on website
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Inventor

8' Table Space
$350
Name and logo on website

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Problem Solver (Non-Profit)

8' Table Space
$175
Name and logo on website

Vendor Application Packet
Vendor Online Application Form
Click on Vendor Layout Below for Links to each Vendor's Website
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Expo Map with Links to Vendor Websites
Set-up:  Friday, Nov. 15th, 9am - 12 noon.  (Doors open promptly at 12 noon).  Each booth space will include (1) 8 ft. table and (2) chairs.  Electricity will be available near each booth.
Friday afternoon:  Show hours are from 12 noon to 5 pm.
Vendor Appreciation Event:  Join us Friday evening from 6:00-7:30pm for a special appreciation and networking event at San Juan Brews, 512 E Main Street, Montrose.  We will have hot appetizers, and (2) drink tickets for each vendor.
Saturday:  Show hours are from 9am to 5pm.  
Break-down:  Event breakdown is from 5pm to 6pm.  Everyone needs to clear the facility by 6:30 pm.  Let us know if you need any special help with either set-up or break-down, including unloading and/or loading equipment with machinery. 
Additional Notes:  If your leaving equipment that contain batteries and a gas/diesel/petroleum tank in the building overnight, please disconnect the batteries from the terminal per fire code. If you are needing electricity for your area, it will be available, but please bring extra extension cords. It will be near the booth, but possibly not right at your booth due to the electrical hubs the event center has.
Expo visitors watching drone demonstration in the arena
Delta Compost Exhibitor Table with smiling lady
Exhibitor giving demonstration with vine creaser
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Paonia Soil Co, exhibitor, sharing product information with Exp visitor
VM West Expo exhibitor banner and logo hanging on their equipment
exp visitors watching fine creaser demonstration in the arena

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Contact Us

Western Colorado Soil Health Committee

Shavano Conservation District

970-964-3582

[email protected]

[email protected]

www.shavanocd.org

"Our goal is to inform the agricultural communities of Western Colorado and surrounding states of the innovative technologies, tools, and equipment which focus on soil health, water conservation, livestock management, crop health, and productivity.
This Innovation Expo is designed to bring more hands-on interaction with the tools being used and how to use them."
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