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Colorado’s agriculture industry is a major economic driver, contributing approximately $47 billion annually to the state economy and employing over 195,000 people. Spanning about 30 million acres of farmland, the sector includes robust cattle production, diverse crops like wheat and corn, and growing wine production.

On March 19, the eighth annual Leaders in Agriculture program, a partnership between the Denver Business Journal and the Colorado Farm Bureau, honored 25 individuals making an impact in Colorado’s agricultural industry.

2026 Leaders in Agriculture CLA Honorees:

  • Dan Boyd and Katie Copeland, Owner, Longmont Dairy Farm
  • Thomas Haren, CEO, AGPROfessionals
  • Julie and Mike McCaleb, Manager, Smithfield Hog Production/McCaleb Livestock
  • Dwain Weinrich, Owner, Weinrich Consulting and Services
  • Travis Grant, CEO, Colorado Livestock Association

Congratulations to Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., Director, AgNext, Colorado State University, on receiving the 2026 Trailblazer Award for her efforts to advance agriculture!

Congratulations to our members on this distinct honor!

For the full list of awardees, visit the Denver Business Journal article.

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