W. D. "Bill" Farr is a third-generation livestock producer and feeder. Farr studied cattle in-depth and, working with the Monfort family, refined cattle feeding techniques throughout the region. Farr also played a pivotal role in developing water for northeastern Colorado. He spearheaded the effort that led to the formation of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District and the building of the Big Thompson Project. He has served Colorado agriculture in many ways, including chairing the National Cattleman's Beef Grading Commission and serving as the National Cattlemen's Association president. He is credited for opening NCA's Washington office. He has been director of both the National Livestock Meat Board and the National Livestock Tax Committee, and he was a founder of the Colorado Cattle Feeders Association.