Turns out I was writing about the Montana Stockgrowers Association LONG before I ever even knew I would be moving to Montana and working with this great group of ranchers. I’ve now met Heath and Kiley Martinell and their children and know much more about how they contribute to the Montana ranching community.

This post showed up in a Google search today and I think it’s well worth a reshare. Some #FoodForThought through the words of an awesome ranching family.

Take 2:07 to watch this video from Montana Stockgrowers Association (Facebook) about the Martinell Family and what ranching means to them. There are 3 generations on the ranch working together, what a blessing that must be.

Many of us do not have the opportunity to pass on land to future generations, but we do have the ability to pass on our passion for the lifestyle of production Agriculture.

Heath sums it up well when he says “Ranchers have a true appreciation for the land and their livestock” We have to love what we do to go to work every day, and not many businesses allow us to work daily with our family. How many people can say that?

ranching gives you a perspective of life

What else sticks out for you from the Martinell family’s message?

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Published by Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman works in grassroots advocacy as a communications consultant with beef cattle farmers and ranchers across the United States. He is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University, with studies focusing on cattle reproduction and nutrition. Ryan's experience in the beef industry range from family farms and ranches in several states to large feedlots and non-profit policy organizations. Ryan is an avid trail and ultrarunner, proudly showing how beef can be an important part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Find Ryan on social media as @BeefRunner.