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???? Agriculture is still Montana’s #1 industry! ?????? Montana is home to over 2 million cattle, 180,000+ sheep, 200,000+ hogs, 400,000+ poultry. ?? Plus, our farmers and ranchers grow a wide variety of crops that feed and sustain communities near and far. ???? Let’s take a moment to thank the hardworking farmers and ranchers who make it all possible! ???? #MontanaAgriculture #SupportFarmers #ThankYouFarmers #MontanaPride

?? March Bull Session: Kickstart Your Soil Biology! ??? ? As the weather warms and we all dream of green grass, it’s time to think about how to get your soil biology fired up this season! ?? Join us on March 31st at 7 p.m. for our March Bull Session, where Korey and Wendy Fauque from Sunburst will share their expertise on using worms and Johnson Su compost, alongside cattle, to boost productivity on their farm and ranch. ????? Not sure if this applies to you? You might be surprised at how much of a difference you can make with just a little sweat equity and tools you already have on hand! Korey will also share tips for creating your own biologicals to get started.? Plus, hear the latest findings from EMRA's biological field trials. As always, we encourage everyone to share their knowledge—we all learn best from each other! ??? ?? Tune in to learn how to turn ?? into ??: Watch for the Bull Session link in your email or connect via our website at https://lnkd.in/gA3TEvPx.? #SoilHealth #BiologicalFarming #FarmAndRanch #SustainableAg #BullSession #WesternSustainabilityExchange

?? March Bull Session: Kickstart Your Soil Biology! ?? As the weather warms and we all dream of green grass, it’s time to think about how to get your soil biology fired up this season! ?? Join us on March 24 at 7 p.m. for our March Bull Session, where Korey and Wendy Fauque from Sunburst will share their expertise on using worms and Johnson Su compost, alongside cattle, to boost productivity on their farm and ranch. ???? Not sure if this applies to you? You might be surprised at how much of a difference you can make with just a little sweat equity and tools you already have on hand! Korey will also share tips for creating your own biologicals to get started. Plus, hear the latest findings from EMRA's biological field trials. As always, we encourage everyone to share their knowledge—we all learn best from each other! ?? ?? Tune in: Watch for the Bull Session link in your email or connect via our website at https://lnkd.in/gA3TEvPx. #SoilHealth #BiologicalFarming #FarmAndRanch #SustainableAg #BullSession #WesternSustainabilityExchange

?? FREE Resource for Buying & Selling Hay, Straw, Pasture Leases & More! ?? Looking for hay, straw, or pasture leases? The Mountain West Grazing website has you covered with the new HayHotline! Whether you’re selling or looking to buy, you can post your listings FOR FREE. ?? ? Easy sign-up ? Help build a go-to marketplace for the ag community ? Buy & sell with ease, connect with local farmers & ranchers Check it out today and start posting! ???? Link: mountainwestgrazing.com #HayHotline #AgricultureCommunity #MountainWestGrazing #AgMarketplace

?? Last Winter Grazing Workshop of the year with Sieben Livestock ?? Ranchers know the struggle: there's never enough time or money. But Sieben Livestock has found a way to save both through their innovative grazing program. Now, they’re offering TWO opportunities this winter to show you how they do it! Join Dave Ward and Cooper Hibbard from Sieben Livestock, located near Cascade, MT, for a full-day, on-site workshop on March 14th. They’ll teach you everything you need to set up a regenerative grazing system on your own ranch. What You’ll Learn: ?? Estimating feed availability and stocking capacity ?? Forage production, budgeting, and allocation ?? Assessing range and soil health ?? Cattle behavior, condition, and genetic considerations ?? Winter water strategies and feeding techniques ?? And so much more! Sieben Livestock has been winter grazing for over 20 years, and they’ll show you how they’ve turned their grazing practices into a year-round, cost-saving strategy. Cost: $100/person Register by emailing Cooper at [email protected] Don’t miss this chance to see real-world results and take your grazing management to the next level! ?? #Ranching #WinterGrazing #RegenerativeAgriculture #SiebenLivestock

?? 2025 Leopold Conservation Award? Nominations Now Open! ?? Do you know a farmer, rancher, or forestland owner who is going above and beyond in managing soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat? ???? The Leopold Conservation Award recognizes private landowners who inspire others through their commitment to conservation. Established in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this $10,000 award highlights those practicing ethical land stewardship. ?? Nominate Today: Award recognizes contributions to soil health, water quality & wildlife habitat. Open to farmers, ranchers, & forestland owners in 28 states. Nominations can be submitted by anyone or self-nominated. ?? Send nominations to: [email protected] Let’s honor the land stewards making a difference. ?? #LeopoldConservationAward #ConservationHeroes #LandStewardship #SoilHealth #WildlifeHabitat #Sustainability #Montana

?? Farming: The Frontline of Global Health & Nutrition ?? Join us for an insightful afternoon with Dr. Anneline Padayachee, a nutritional food scientist, and Holly Stolze, WSE supply chain coordinator, as they explore the vital connection between farming, nutrition, and global health. ?? What to expect: ?? Enhance your nutrition literacy ?? Learn about the impact of animal by-products on health & the environment ?? Discover new marketing opportunities for animal by-products ?? Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 ?? Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM ?? Location: Fort Keough, Miles City, MT Everyone is welcome! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn and connect. ?? #FarmingForHealth #NutritionMatters #FoodScience #AnimalByProducts #NutritionLiteracy #Agriculture

Last week, WSE and The Marble Table Restaurant launched the Rancher of the Month program with a Valentine's Day Special that was absolutely out of this world ??! If you didn’t get a taste, trust us—it was a true masterpiece! ??? A pureblood Wagyu beef tenderloin from Turner, Montana, perched on heirloom blue corn tortillas, layered with refried black beans, whipped cilantro & lime mascarpone beef tallow, and a bed of chipotle corn puree. Add to that a black bean & corn succotash with two jumbo freshwater prawns finished in cilantro lime butter, topped with Tiny Forests cilantro sprouts and lime wedges… drool-worthy, right?! ?? The Ranch of the Month program promotes Montana ranchers by showcasing their amazing products at participating restaurants. Each month, the ranches provide the featured protein and a promotional card that gives you the chance to order directly from them! This pilot with The Marble Table is just the beginning—our goal is to expand across the state! ?? Ask your server about the Ranch of the Month program. By supporting local, we’re strengthening our local economy and food security. ?? #RancherOfTheMonth #SupportLocal #MontanaBeef #FarmToTable #Sustainability

?? Save the Date! ?? The 2025 Expanding Markets Conference is happening September 22-24th in Helena, MT! ?? This conference is your chance to unlock new markets, boost profits, and learn strategies for a more sustainable future in ranching. ???? Don't miss out on valuable insights to grow your business and network with industry experts. See you there!