Extension Office to Host Winter Rancher Roundtable Series
 | Author:
Allison Kosto, MSU Broadwater County Extension Agent
MSU Broadwater County Extension Agent |
Extension Office to Host Winter Rancher Roundtable Series
Allison Kosto
MSU Broadwater County Extension Agent
After a two-year hiatus, the Broadwater Rancher Roundtable series hosted by MSU Extension in Broadwater County is back! Rancher Roundtables have been a tradition in the county and are a time for local agricultural producers to gather, share a meal, exchange ideas and listen to guest speakers. This year there are two sessions each featuring two to three speakers to address a variety of relevant topics.
The Roundtables will kick off on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 pm. The focus of this program is technology and grazing management. Jeff Mosley, MSU Extension Range Management Specialist, will discuss some of the latest research in riparian grazing management including selective culling and streambank trampling. Sam Wyffels, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, will discuss technology in beef cattle systems. Some of the latest technologies include virtual fencing, GPS ear tags and activity sensors.
The next program will take place on Tuesday, January 9th at noon. The theme for this program is policy and land management. A representative of the Montana Stockgrowers Association will give a policy update and discuss issues affecting Montana ranchers in addition to what they are doing as an organization to address these issues. The next topic is conservation easements. Together, Justin Meissner who works with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service as the Assistant State Conservationist with a focus on easement programs and Kendall Van Dyke with Montana Land Reliance, will discuss the ins and outs of conservation easements including benefits, types of easements and how to get started.
These programs are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend one or both sessions. There is no cost to attend. The programs take place at The Lodge of Townsend (131 S. Spruce). Meals are provided so please RSVP at least four days in advance. For more information or to RSVP, contact the MSU Extension Office in Broadwater County at 406-266-9242 or broadwater@montana.edu. You can also stay up to date on upcoming programs at https://www.montana.edu/extension/broadwater/.
Other Upcoming Programs:
• Crop School – Wednesday, January 31st at Headwater Livestock Auction near Three Forks
• Pest Management Update – Tuesday, March 12 in Townsend
• Advanced Master Gardener Course – Mondays, March 25, April 1, 15 and 22 in Townsend
