Press Release September 2025 - Southwest AG, Inc.

Local Veteran and Rancher Receives New Kubota Skid Steer Through “Geared to Give” Program

BAYFIELD, CO (September 25, 2025) – Southwest Ag, Inc., the local Kubota dealer serving Southwest Colorado, is proud to announce that Donald Woodmansee of Ignacio, CO, a U.S. Army National Guard and Marine Corps Veteran, has been awarded a brand-new Kubota SVL65-2 skid steer and attachments through Kubota’s national “Geared to Give” program.

Woodmansee, age 46, dedicated 20 years of service to our country with deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Bosnia. Today, he owns and operates Sambrito Ranches, LLC and Fire Chief Beef on 72 acres in Ignacio, raising grass-fed stocker beef and working toward regenerative ranching practices.

“This equipment will change everything for us,” Woodmansee explained in his application. “It will save me immensely in digging 5,000 feet of irrigation line, clearing ditches, planting trees, plowing snow, leveling ground, offloading hay, and handling the day-to-day work of running the ranch.”

Southwest Ag, Inc. is honored to play a role in this life-changing gift. “Our mission has always been about supporting those who serve our land and our community,” said Derek Hillyer of Southwest Ag. “Donald’s story embodies hard work, stewardship, and faithfulness—values we hold close as a family-owned business.”

Through the Geared to Give program, Kubota partners with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to provide deserving farmer veterans across the country with equipment that makes a tangible difference in their operations and lives.

About Southwest Ag, Inc.

Southwest Ag, Inc. is your trusted local All-Season Equipment Superstore, proudly family-owned and operated in Bayfield, CO since 1982. With deep roots in the region, Southwest Ag, Inc. is known for being approachable, hardworking, and committed to serving customers like family. From equipment sales and rentals to service and support, Southwest Ag, Inc. helps keep the community’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners work smarter, not harder.

Media Contact:

Travis Imel
Southwest Ag, Inc.
970.884.4101
marketing@swaginc.com
https://swaginc.com

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News Brief

Ignacio Veteran and Rancher Awarded New Kubota Skid Steer

IGNACIO, CO — Local veteran and rancher Donald Woodmansee has been awarded a brand-new Kubota SVL65-2 skid steer and attachments through Kubota’s national “Geared to Give” program. The presentation was made possible with the support of Southwest Ag, Inc. (SWAG), the local Kubota dealer based in Bayfield.

Woodmansee, a U.S. Army National Guard and Marine Corps veteran, served 20 years with deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. Today he operates Sambrito Ranches, LLC and Fire Chief Beef, raising grass-fed beef on 72 acres in Ignacio. The new equipment will help him expand irrigation, handle ranch work more efficiently, and grow his herd through regenerative ranching practices.

“Receiving this equipment will make a tremendous difference in our operation,” Woodmansee said. “From digging irrigation lines to moving hay, it will help us keep building a sustainable future for our ranch.”

Through the Geared to Give program, Kubota partners with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to support farmer veterans across the country. Southwest Ag, Inc. was proud to play a role in bringing this award to a local veteran, reflecting their commitment to community, stewardship, and the hardworking people of Southwest Colorado.

Local veteran and rancher Donald Woodmansee of Ignacio, CO receives the keys to his new Kubota SVL65-2 skid steer through Kubota’s Geared to Give program, with support from Southwest Ag, Inc., the Bayfield, CO-based Kubota dealer. (Pictured from left Rich Hillyer of Southwest Ag, Inc., Jen Woodmansee, and Donald Woodmansee)