2020 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 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.
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Barber Foods
Barber’s Foods, established in 1949 and located near the NWSS complex, is a wholesale and direct to consumer meat distributor that specializes in local, organic and premium U.S. produced meat products. We also export U.S. beef. See www.barbersfoods.com
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.
Individuals:
Steve McCarthy
Jim Reis
Skylar Houston
