WCHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the future development of agriculture in Western Colorado through the combined efforts of its members. The annual WCHS conference provides tree fruit growers access to novel techniques and research to better the industry of Western Colorado. The WCHS Conference begins with a full day bus tour of local orchards, and is followed by two days of speaker presentations covering applicable horticulture topics and opportunities to mingle with fellow growers. In conjunction with valuable presentations from knowledgeable speakers, a trade show will take place on the main floor where vendors across several regions will answer product questions and demonstrate new resources for our area. The event is capped off with an industry banquet to celebrate the season's successes. The WCHS conference coincides with the Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology's VinCo conference, allowing growers the ability to learn and socialize across industries.

Bus Tour starts 8am Tuesday, January 21st. Workshops and tradeshow will be on Wednesday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 23rd.

To view this year's conference program, Click Here

To view this year's bus tour program, Click Here

For registration assistance and questions please contact:

westerncoloradohortsociety@gmail.com

If you will be joining us from out of town, we have a block of hotel rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Please use the code chh91r when reserving your room. 

Every year the WCHS board presents annual awards to outstanding growers and community members at our industry banquet. This year, we are accepting member nominations. If there's someone or an organization you think deserves special recognition, please submit your nomination by December 31st with this link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXYdBASJGnvrpcxJUibM-EH_ktYLefBeTxPKLY8VQTjQeTGw/viewform?pli=1

The award categories include:
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Young/New Grower of the Year
• Friend of the Industry