MFBF YF&R Leadership Conference

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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐅&𝐑 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬!

We would like to extend a big thank you to Curt Pate Stockmanship , Swanky Roots, and Yellowstone Valley Food Hub for welcoming our Young Farmers & Ranchers this past weekend. Sharing your industry knowledge and practices is building up our next generation of agriculturalists!

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩! 🚨

Join Bruce Vincent for his talk titled, "So You Want to Date My Daughter".

Bruce Vincent is a third-generation logger from Libby, Montana, and co-owner of the community outreach firm Environomics.

Bruce speaks throughout the United States and the world, testifies on resource issues before Congress, and has appeared on several news programs such as “60 Minutes”. Bruce has been named Timberman of the Year in Montana, National Forest Activist of the Year, received the inaugural Presidential Preserve America Award from President Bush, has been named ‘Keeper of the 10th’ by Women in Farm Economics and received American Agri-Women’s Veritas Award. Bruce serves on several boards including the Evergreen Foundation and is President of the Libby Chamber of Commerce. His recently completed book, “Against The Odds”, highlights his life journey and identifies a path forward for rural America.

Bruce has been married to his wife Patti Jo for 46 years and has four children and 15 grandchildren. His current activities represent a family commitment to responsible environmentalism.

𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙃𝙐𝙂𝙀 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨!

Our MFBF YF&R Leadership Conference wouldn't be possible without the generous donations from these sponsors. Thank you for your contribution to agriculture and young farmers and ranchers!

Montana Farm Bureau Foundation | Corteva Agriscience | Stockman | Bank of the Rockies | Northwest Counties Farm Bureau | Fergus County Farm Bureau | Yellowstone County Farm Bureau | Front Range Counties Farm Bureau | Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau | Southwest Counties Farm Bureau | Montana DNRC | MSU College of Agriculture | Trapper Creek Ranch | Montana Department of Agriculture | Molson Coors | Nuseed U.S. and Canada | Payback Feeds | AgWest Farm Credit | Lohr Farm Company | BNSF Railway | Montana Grain Growers Association | Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company | Marias River Livestock Association | Farm Bureau Bank | Montana Wheat and Barley Committee | Montana Beef Council

Trade Show Sponsors:
Naturezgirl Ranch | Rural Employment Opportunities | Montana Ag Safety Program | MSU Extension | Ranch Raised® | Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company - Bronya Willmore

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩! 🚨

Join Lance Pekus, the Ninja Cowboy, for his talk titled, "Roping Resilience: The Cowboy Ninja's Journey to Overcoming Obstacles and Nurturing Wellness".

As the 'Cowboy Ninja,' Lance's journey unfolds across the electrifying terrains of 'American Ninja Warrior,' where he thrived as a multiple-time finalist and renowned competitor. Beyond the adrenaline-pumping obstacle course, his life is intricately woven with agriculture.

His advocacy extends beyond the arena, standing proudly as a national spokesman for 'Beef, It's What's for Dinner' and the National Cattlemen's Association. He has forged strong bonds with farmers and ranchers nationwide. Your commitment extends to supporting causes like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), navigating its challenges alongside his wife, Heather, who bravely battles this condition.

In addition to your Ninja Warrior accolades, his journey includes diverse accomplishments. From showcasing his skills as a stuntman on the hit show 'Yellowstone,' or soaring to new heights as a private pilot, and even jumping into the realm of literature by penning a youth-adult novel. Rooted in his experiences on the national stage and entrenched in the agricultural landscape, he learned resilience, championed mental and physical health, and embraced the art of overcoming life's hurdles to accomplish personal and life goals.

𝕃𝕖𝕥'𝕤 𝕕𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖! 🎶

We are beyond excited to bring you Stolen Roan at the 2024 MFBF YF&R Leadership Conference! You won't want to miss the Saturday night fun, dancing at The Pub Station in downtown Billings. Based out of Miles City, MT, the band takes influences from a variety of genres. The boys of Stolen Roan put on a high-energy show that can flip from country classics to Red Dirt to Southern Rock in a flash.

Visit mfbf.org for more information, a schedule of events, and to register.

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙁&𝙍 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙜 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?

𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 #1: 𝙇𝙤𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙚

Curt brings great value to the livestock industry. He spends his time conducting stockmanship demonstrations and trainings and also manages a small grazing operation in Ryegate, Montana. With his ability to think outside the box, his ability to challenge others to do the same, and a willingness to share his skills, Curt has set himself apart in conducting stockmanship clinics. His lifelong experience in ranching adds credibility and enables him to communicate his methods effectively to cattle ranchers throughout the country.

𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 #2: 𝙎𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 & 𝙔𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙃𝙪𝙗

Swanky Roots provides fresh produce to Billings and surrounding communities! Delicious leafy greens such as butterhead and leaf lettuce are available year-round, grown aquaponically, and are chemical, herbicide, and pesticide-free. Swanky Roots is a local, family-owned business that was founded in 2016 by Ronna Klamert and Veronnaka Evenson. With the world population growing and the amount of productive land decreasing, their aquaponics system can produce multiple products within one greenhouse.

Yellowstone Valley Food Hub is a grower's cooperative serving central and eastern Montana. They offer direct access year-round to delicious, quality food from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and makers. Farm fresh food, and a relationship with the people who grew it, is better for our health, our environment, and our community.

Register now at mfbf.org!

Don’t miss the YF&R Leadership Conference this February 9th – 11th in Billings, MT!

More info at mfbf.org.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬! 📣

We are in search of vendors to participate in the 2024 MFBF YF&R Leadership Conference Trade Show! The conference will be held from February 9-11 at the Northern Hotel in Billings, Montana. Each trade show sponsorship includes one conference registration. Visit bit.ly/YFRSponsorshipForm to register as a Trade Show vendor and see mfbf.org for more general conference information. We can't wait to see you there!