Butch and Doreen Gillespie on their ranch with a student intern from the UK. Episode 004 of the Agriculture Proud Podcast features a discussion with a ranching couple from far northern Montana. Do you remember the fluffy cow craze a few years ago? The Montana ranchers on today's podcast raise this type of cattle and … Continue reading Working With Youth and Being Involved with Montana Ranchers | Agriculture Proud Podcast 004
Snow Joke Half Marathon – Seeley Lake, Montana
If you'll recall, a few weeks ago, I outlined an aggressive plan for my 2016 running calendar, culminating in my first (now) three marathons. This past weekend, I checked off the second race and first half marathon of the year with the Snow Joke Half Marathon in Seeley Lake, Montana. This was a great motivation … Continue reading Snow Joke Half Marathon – Seeley Lake, Montana
Western Montana Ranchers Gather For Winter Grazing Seminar
Last week, I had an opportunity to attend the Montana Winter Grazing Seminar in Missoula. This annual event attracted over 200 attendees from ranches and conservation programs, mostly from Western portions of the state. Speakers, panels and breakout workshops covered a number of topics focused on grazing management and feeding strategies, especially during winter months. … Continue reading Western Montana Ranchers Gather For Winter Grazing Seminar
Montana Ranchers Building the Next Generation of Leaders
The following is a recap of the first meeting for a Leadership Series I'm coordinating with the Montana Stockgrowers Association in 2016. I'm very excited about the opportunity to put together a program to help the next generation in our ranching communities become stronger leaders for our industry! This is a great opportunity I'm thankful … Continue reading Montana Ranchers Building the Next Generation of Leaders
3 Keys to Mentoring Farm and Ranch Employees
"It is important to acquire all of the knowledge that you can and to continue to learn," says Montana rancher and businessman, Dean Wang, who recently shared the following advice on mentoring employees on farm and ranch operations. My banking, rodeo, and ranching mentors were instrumental in my development and here are a few items I have … Continue reading 3 Keys to Mentoring Farm and Ranch Employees
Yellowstone Bison Management and Impact on Montana Ranching
Yellowstone National Park is the nation's first park and admired by people around the globe. Folks often acquaint the Park with two iconic figures - Old Faithful geyser and the wild bison. These bison are the remaining few wild herds of their kind in the nation. During a majority of the year, these bison graze … Continue reading Yellowstone Bison Management and Impact on Montana Ranching
Montana Half Marathon — Billings
I’m tired. Still exhausted today with a sore knee from a lot of pavement running in the past few weeks. Making the transition from the trails to harder surfaces should have happened a little sooner in training. That being said, 4 races in 9 days! Time for a Montana Half Marathon, or two. Last weekend … Continue reading Montana Half Marathon — Billings
Running: 25-Mile Relay Ranch Run – Lennep, Montana
This was a busy weekend for the Montana running community! September offers so many great opportunities for runners and this weekend was one of the busiest! On Saturday, I took part in the inaugural CattleWomen’s Ranch Run, a 25-mile relay in the Castle Mountains near the town of Lennep. This 5-person relay showcased 5th generation ranches, stewardship and … Continue reading Running: 25-Mile Relay Ranch Run – Lennep, Montana
Running: 2015 Bozeman Half Marathon
I did it! Running my second half marathon, and a competitive time to boot at the Bozeman Half Marathon! After completing my first half marathon in West Yellowstone back in June, I was anxious to complete a second and actually compete for a good time. After a summer of serious training and hundreds of miles on the … Continue reading Running: 2015 Bozeman Half Marathon
Running: 2 Bozeman 5ks in one day
It’s Bozeman Marathon weekend! Even though I’m not tackling the 26.2 this year, I will be putting in plenty of running miles. There are over 1,000 runners signed up for tomorrow’s Half Marathon, and a few hundred for the Full. Running Bozeman 5k Today, the inaugural 5k race was added to the Bozeman Marathon weekend events … Continue reading Running: 2 Bozeman 5ks in one day