In Episode 018 of the podcast, I visited with the National Bison Association to learn more about raising bison commercially across the United States. We touched on a fair number of statistics to describe this sector of the agriculture business on a national level. Image via Montana Bison Association On Episode 019 of the Agriculture … Continue reading Raising Bison For Meat in Montana | Agriculture Proud Podcast 019
Open Lands Contributions by Livestock
Much of what we love about the western states involves open lands. Both private and public ownership of millions of acres make up these open spaces where we can enjoy wildlife, big skies, and the last remaining wide-open country. Do livestock and farming operations contribute to retaining these open lands? I decided to tackle this topic … Continue reading Open Lands Contributions by Livestock
Western Author on Sharing Your Story | Agriculture Proud Podcast 016
For years, we've talked about sharing your story in the context of agriculture advocacy. Today, while there is an increasing number of agriculture advocates sharing their stories on blogs, that doesn't mean we're doing it in the most effective manner to reach the audience we truly would like to reach. On Episode 016 of the … Continue reading Western Author on Sharing Your Story | Agriculture Proud Podcast 016
Trail Rail Run 50 Mile Relay
I've made it no secret that I'd really like to complete 50k and 50 mile runs next year. There's just something about the challenge that intrigues me. So when I was traveling on Memorial Day weekend and stopped in Saint Regis, Montana for the night, I stumbled upon a new prospect when searching for local … Continue reading Trail Rail Run 50 Mile Relay
Montana Governor’s Cup – My First Marathon
I did it! 26.2 miles completed. After months of training and working toward my goal, I started and finished my first marathon at the 2016 Montana Governor's Cup on June 11. I went in with a goal of finishing in under 4 hours and crossed the finish line with six minutes to spare, finishing in … Continue reading Montana Governor’s Cup – My First Marathon
Montana Ranchers Plan for 200-mile Running Event
Each year, members of the Montana ranching community lace up their shoes, load up the vans and head out for a run with beef in hand. The group goes with an intention of meeting people from outside the state who have mutual interests in healthy living, the outdoors and running. The Montana Running Ranchers is … Continue reading Montana Ranchers Plan for 200-mile Running Event
Montana Beef Cattle Extension | Agriculture Proud Podcast 009
I've always been a big supporter of our Land Grant University extension and research programs. Growing up in 4-H had me acquainted with their efforts from the start. Continuing education in the college of agriculture had a natural integration through my undergraduate years, and my graduate research program allowed me to dive even deeper working … Continue reading Montana Beef Cattle Extension | Agriculture Proud Podcast 009
Spring on the Trails – Final #TeamBeef Marathon Training
As I began sharing in my previous post, it has been an active and fun Spring competing in races. Now, I'm in the final month of training prior to my first marathon (June 11). The weight of covering 26.2 miles in under four hours is beginning to weigh on me. But I've been aiming for … Continue reading Spring on the Trails – Final #TeamBeef Marathon Training
Spring on the Trails – #TeamBeef Warm Up Races
It's been a busy Spring putting in the miles, both on the trails and pavement. I'm right at a month from my first marathon and so far so good. The events surround a race day (of any distance) and camaraderie at the start/finish line are a great opportunity to meet new folks and often start … Continue reading Spring on the Trails – #TeamBeef Warm Up Races
Young Montana Ranchers Learning to Contribute Through Leadership
When the Stockgrowers Leadership Series was launched in January, fourteen young members of the ranching community gathered from across Montana to embark on the inaugural 12-month journey to improve their skills and learn more about our industry. Now four months into the program, the class participants are enthusiastic about their progress and even considering different perspectives … Continue reading Young Montana Ranchers Learning to Contribute Through Leadership