Otero College Foundation

Description: Thank You 2026 Ag Gala Sponsors!

The Otero College Agriculture Education Department and Foundation extend our thanks and appreciation to all those who sponsored, supported and attended the 2026 Ag Gala, held on March 14, 2026.

Now in its 14th year, the Ag Gala annually raises money to provide numerous scholarships for students who are studying agriculture and plan to pursue areas of agriculture as a career.

Sponsor List:

Ark Valley Charolais/Apishpa Ranch

Ark Valley Co-op

Bailey's Beef

Beatty Canyon Ranch

Colorado Bank & Trust

Farm Credit

Fedde Unruh Farms 

First National Bank La Junta/Las Animas

Fowler State Bank

Grokett Family

Houston Family

Knapp Land & Cattle

La Junta Livestock

Matthew Farms

Mendoza Insurance LLC

Ordway Cattle Feeders

Perkins La Junta

Ricken Land & Cattle Co

SECO Ranch Planning

Six Pack Farm and Cattle

Sumpter Family

Timpas Feeders

United Feeders

ValleyWide

Winter Livestock

Jim and Debbie Crowder

Lisa Eichelberger

Dave and Almabeth Kaess

Danielle Knapp

Bill Long

Jim and Nancy Rizzuto

Dr. Kim Zant

Help the Otero College Foundation continue to provide student scholarships through your generous support.

Click on the link below or scan the QR code to donate.

For those who would like to make a direct donation to the program, click here to donate online: SUPPORT OTERO

Otero College Foundation on SECO News:

Otero College Announces 2026 President’s Leadership Scholars, Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program

True Grit: Otero College Ag Scholarship Twins Riatta and Taci Grokett Overcome Early Challenges to Excel in College Rodeo

Otero College is Located in La Junta, Colorado 



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