Montana's Next Generation Conference 2018
Montana's Next Generation Conference, January 26 and 27, 2018, in Shelby, Montana will feature one day of business planning resources for the farm or ranch, and one day of production workshops. Purchase tickets online with credit card using the Ticket River button at the bottom of this page or print registration is available at Marias River Livestock Association. If registering through TicketRiver, please visit Glacier County Extension and complete the Sponsor or Individual/Family Registration as well so that we have accurate meal counts, etc. (TicketRiver only allows us to collect payment, not additional registration information).
Friday, January 26, will feature Elaine Froese, a lifelong farmer and certified coach who has been a catalyst for courageous conversations with farm teams for 30 plus years. Amanda Radke, a writer, blogger, and rancher who many will recognize from the BEEF magazine will be a Friday evening feature. Radke will share the innovation her family has utilized to incorporate her family into the fifth generation of their Mitchell, SD ranch.
Saturday, January 27, will provide producers with nearly 40 workshop options covering crops and livestock production, financial management, record keeping, leasing, succession planning, and much more. Saturday's workshops will provide pertinent information for both the beginning and experienced producer, and counts as FSA Borrower Training as well.
Hosted by the Glacier and Toole County Farm Service Agency, local MSU Extension, Marias River Livestock Association and the Front Range Counties Farm Bureau, this comprehensive conference of succession planning and production workshops is one not to miss.
Friday's events will be held at the Shelby Civic Center (669 Park Avenue) and Saturday's events will be at the Shelby High School (1001 Valley St.) in Shelby, MT. This convenient location is just an hour and a half from both Great Falls and Havre, and has Amtrak service as well. Located at the crossroads of Highway 2 and I-15, Shelby makes a great host site!
For registration questions, please contact the Glacier County Extension Office at 406-873-2239.