International Agribusiness

The Center was established in 1984 to encourage and foster overseas sales of livestock and livestock products. Staffed by volunteers, the center will provide a social, educational, and comfortable setting for international visitors to access throughout the 16 days.   The center also provides a chance for brief rest, quick meeting, impromptu gathering or trade development. Wi-Fi, Computer/ printer access, International and local phone services, fax/ photocopy capabilities and light complimentary refreshments are all available in the Center.

Open | January 6-21, 2018
Hours |  7:00am- 5:00pm

Located in the Exchange building in the yards

The International Ambassadors that support the center enables us to offer our international visitors comfortable meeting facilities for one-on-one meetings and/or small group discussions or just a place to relax, have light refreshments and meet other international visitors or business colleagues. With the purchase of a $300 Ambassadorship, your business is exposed to more than 600 registered international guests and provides the opportunity to network with visitors during the Show.

Ambassadors will receive:

• One (1) Ambassador Badge and two (2) “International” badges allowing admittance to NW grounds during the show (a $200 plus value)
• One (1) VIP Parking Pass (a $265 value)
• A 25 word listing in the Ambassador Directory and on the National Western website
• The opportunity to include a link to your website in your National Western website listing
• Your name on the Ambassador sign in the International Center
• A list of all registered international guests at completion of the show
• Full use of NWIAC International Center with internet access and light refreshments
• Your brochure and/or promotional material on display in the International Center during Show.

All these benefits for just $300

2017 National Western International Agribusiness Center Ambassadors

Birko

Birko is a leader in providing food safety solutions for the meat, produce and beverage industries. We provide environmentally safe chemical formulations, state-of-the-art harvest and dispensing equipment, servicing capabilities and integrated IT solutions for beef, poultry, pork, produce and brewery applications. Birko is ISO 9001 certified, a certified Women-Owned Business and an original member of the International HACCP Alliance. All our field representatives are HACCP certified.

Our mission is to ensure consumers enjoy safe, high-quality food and beverages by integrating our expertise, equipment and chemistries into innovative solutions that save lives, reduce risks and protect brands.

Bank of Colorado

Much more than just a place to keep your money, we’re proud to be a part of your community.  We’re not just a bank in Colorado. We’re Bank of Colorado.

Bovine Elite

Bovine Elite, LLC has been an internationally renowned marketing agent and supplier of Bovine Semen, AI Equipment, Embryo Transfer supplies, Chart MVE and TW Industries semen tanks and TruTest Scales for over 26 years.  Our professional services include Beef and Dairy Semen Sales, Semen/Embryo Warehousing, Exportation, AI/Palpation Training and AI Consultation. Contact: (800) 786-4066,  info@bovine-elite.com

CoBank

CoBank is a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program

CALP fellows are agricultural professionals from across Colorado, bringing a mix of diverse perspectives on agriculture – from extension agents to viticulturists, and from feedlot managers to policy analysts. Through the CALP program, these emerging leaders are being immersed in professional training and experiencing agricultural production across the state first-hand.

Colorado Beef Council

Connecting Coloradoans to our beef community and enhance the role of beef in a healthy lifestyle.

Colorado Department of Agriculture

The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture; promote a safe, high quality, and sustainable food supply; and protect consumers, the environment, and natural resources.

The vision of the Department of Agriculture is that Colorado agriculture be strong and vibrant, a key driver of the state’s economy, and recognized worldwide for its safe, affordable, and abundant supply of high quality food and agricultural products.

Colorado Livestock Association

Representing Colorado’s livestock producers with a unified voice by advancing the interests of members, livestock and the public

JBS

For more than 60 years, JBS® has provided customers with the highest quality products and superior service. From our innovative programs and world class products, to our commitment to professionalism, community partnerships and environmental stewardship: in all that we do, JBS is Making Your World Stronger.

Leachman Cattle

At LCoC, we spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to breed better cattle for our customers.  Nearly every day, we spend time studying bloodlines and EPD information, planning matings to produce future bulls, or figuring out the effects of a genetic change on our commercial herd.

MidWest PMS

Feedlot supplements, ration formulation, nutrition consultation.

Monfort

The Monfort family has always supported local and international agriculture production and research, always holding the cattle industry near and dear to their heart.”

Teague Diversified

Gary and Laura Teague started Teague Diversified, Inc. in 1994 when they leased and operated a small 2,000 head feedlot while attending graduate school at Colorado State University. Today, Teague Diversified, Inc., has grown to include a 25,000 head feedlot, 2,500 cows and several ranches in Nebraska and Colorado. Teague Diversified, Inc. participates in several cattle marketing opportunities, included traditional grain-fed, natural and branded programs. The Teague’s three children each play a part in the family enterprise and have learned from their parents what it means to be passionate about the land and animals.

US Meat Export Federation

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities and develop existing international markets for U.S. beef, pork, lamb and veal.

Where Food Comes From

Where Food Comes From, Inc., is an independent, third-party food verification company. To put it simply: We are the ultimate food nerds! We care about food, how it’s grown and raised, the quality of what we eat, what farmers and ranchers do, and authentically telling that story to you.

Zoetis

Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE:

Dr. Kevin Pond, Chairman
James Reis, Vice-Chair
James “Bo” Reagan
Mark Gustafson
Paul Andrews
Pete Crow
Tom Lipetzky
Paul Clayton
John Patterson
Dr. Jennifer Martin