Mr. Bill Markham, Berthoud, is a third generation farmer and rancher that has a reputation for raising high quality cattle, sugar beets, corn and most notably Coors barley. It has been said that he works the sacred soil with his hands, heart, head, and soul. Bill was instrumental in agricultural education being revitalized in the Thompson Valley School District and is extremely supportive of youth in agriculture. He has been active on many agricultural initiatives all with the intent of educating the public about the importance of agriculture.