Western Slope Soil Health Conference

08/27/2026

🚜🌾 VENDORS — WE WANT YOU AT THE 2026 AG EXPO! 🌾🚜

The Ag Expo is coming together, and we’re excited about the farmers, ranchers, businesses, organizations, agencies, educators, and innovators who will be part of this year’s event.

If your work connects with agriculture, conservation, soil health, livestock, equipment, food systems, rural communities, regenerative practices, or the people who make Western Colorado agriculture happen, we’d love to have you join us.

👉 Haven’t registered for a booth yet?
Now is a great time to get your space reserved and put your business or organization in front of the people who want to learn, connect, discover new resources, and support agriculture in our region.

📸 Already registered? Let us help promote YOU!

Send us:
• Photos from your farm, ranch, business, or organization
• Short videos or Reels
• Photos of products, equipment, projects, or programs
• Anything that helps people understand what you do — and why they should stop by your booth!

We’ll be featuring participating vendors here on Facebook as we count down to the Expo. Drop a comment below so we can say hello — and tag another business or organization you think should be at the Ag Expo this year!

🌱 Vendor registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAZCkqThUNEgzQTlDWFBPRzRJT0Q0OU5DTE1VODRDMi4u

Come be part of the conversations, connections, and ideas shaping agriculture in our region. 🚜🌾

08/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Valley Food Partnership! 🎉

We held our drawing this week for the 2026 Western Colorado Farm & Ranch Innovation Expo Early Vendor Registration Giveaway, open to vendors who registered early and paid for their booth space up front.

And the winner is… Valley Food Partnership! Their booth space at this year’s Expo is on us! 🌱

We couldn’t be happier to celebrate an organization that does so much to strengthen agriculture, food access, education, and community connections throughout the Montrose region and Western Colorado.

Valley Food Partnership is also much more than an Expo vendor. They have been an enthusiastic collaborator, supporter, and energizing force behind the Expo and the work of Shavano Conservation District — bringing people, ideas, resources, education, and opportunities together in ways that strengthen our agricultural community.

We’re grateful to have them back with us for the 2026 Western Colorado Farm & Ranch Innovation Expo, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this year’s event.

🌾 And this is just the beginning!

Over the coming days and weeks, we’ll be introducing more of this year’s vendors, partners, speakers, demonstrations, innovations, resources, and the people doing important work in agriculture across the Western Slope.

Follow the Western Colorado Farm & Ranch Innovation Expo page, share our posts, and help us spread the word as we build toward this November’s Expo! https://www.facebook.com/soilhealthcommittee/

Congratulations, Valley Food Partnership — and thank you for all you do for Western Colorado agriculture and our communities! 💚🌾

07/07/2026

📢 Compost Extract Pickup Tomorrow! 🌱

We'll be mixing a fresh batch of compost extract tomorrow, July 8! Today July 7 we are scheduling pick up times and quantities for pick up tomorrow.

If you'd like to place an order, please contact us by 5:00 PM tonight so we can prepare enough product for everyone.

Compost extract is a biology-rich soil amendment designed to help support soil health, improve microbial activity, and enhance plant growth.

📞 Place your order by 5:00 PM today! Don't miss this batch—orders received after 5 PM may need to wait until our next mixing day.

Thank you for supporting healthy soils and healthy landscapes.

06/23/2026

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📢 Compost Extract Pickup Tomorrow! 🌱

We'll be mixing a fresh batch of compost extract tomorrow, and it will be ready for pickup tomorrow afternoon!

If you'd like to place an order, please contact us by 5:00 PM tonight so we can prepare enough product for everyone.

Compost extract is a biology-rich soil amendment designed to help support soil health, improve microbial activity, and enhance plant growth.

📞 Place your order by 5:00 PM today! Don't miss this batch—orders received after 5 PM may need to wait until our next mixing day.

Thank you for supporting healthy soils and healthy landscapes.

06/09/2026

https://westerncoloradoalliance.org/lifetime-ag-farm-tour/?emci=02def1fb-915b-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&emdi=e3d6f8b3-a05b-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&ceid=4406753

Join the Western Colorado Alliance on June 20 to visit Lifetime Ag and learn how they have successfully integrated the “six principles of soil health”!

Lifetime Ag has been a faithful supporter of the Western Colorado Farm and Ranch Innovation Expo.

On June 20, from 9-11 am, Western Colorado Alliance will sponsor their second farm tour of the 2026 series when we get the opportunity to look at Lifetime Ag

04/29/2026

Increase the microorganisms in your soil! Celebrate Stewardship Week by purchasing Shavano Activate Fungal-Rich Liquid Compost Extract! Contact us today for information and pricing: 970-964-3584

The healthier the soil, the more microorganisms it can support, along with greater diversity that helps cycle nutrients and support plant growth. In poor soils, both the number and variety of microorganisms drop, which weakens the soil system and reduces its ability to support healthy plants. 🪱🤎

04/28/2026

🌱 Looking to improve soil health and boost biological activity in your fields or garden? Shavano Conservation District has Compost Extract available for sale!
We use Fungal Link compost extract, a powerful tool to help enhance soil biology, improve nutrient cycling, and support healthier plants and soils.
If you’re curious about how compost extracts work and how they can fit into your operation, this webinar from No-Till Farmer offers great information on application methods, timing, and benefits:
🔗 Integrating Compost Extracts into Your Operation Webinar –
While the webinar discusses different products, the concepts and practical tips are helpful for anyone interested in using compost extracts effectively.
Contact Shavano Conservation District to learn more about purchasing compost extract and how it can support your soil health goals! 🌾

Explore how compost extracts can enhance soil biology, improve crop resilience and support regenerative farming systems. This webinar examines the science, application strategies and on-farm results behind this biological amendment.

04/16/2026

🌱 Compost Extract Available! 🌱

Shavano Activate now has compost extract ready for use in both 250-gallon totes and 5-gallon buckets.

This nutrient-rich solution is perfect for boosting soil health and supporting strong plant growth this season.

📞 Call the Shavano Conservation District at 970-964-3593 for pricing details, to schedule your pickup and for application information.

Get your soil thriving—supplies are available now!

04/13/2026

💥 Shavano Activate in the making! 💥

Zac and Steve hard at work producing Shavano Activate using our Compost Extractor—turning high-quality compost into a powerful, biology-rich liquid that’s ready to go to work for your soil.

Every batch is made right here in Montrose, supporting healthier soil, better water retention, and stronger root systems for your garden or pasture. 🌱

A little goes a long way—just one 5-gallon bucket can treat up to approximately ½ acre!

💲 $50 for a 5-gallon bucket

Stop by and grab yours:
📍 102 Par Place, Montrose, CO

📞 Call 970-892-9557 for more information

04/11/2026

🌱 Missed out on Friday? We’ve got you covered! 🌱

If you didn’t get a chance to pick up your Shavano Activate Compost Extract, 5-gallon buckets will be available next week at the Shavano Conservation District office. Don’t miss your chance to give your garden the boost it needs this spring!

📍 102 Par Place, Montrose, CO

For more information, call 970-892-9557.