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406 Grazing Academy, Montana Range Tour open for registration

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News from Rangeland Resource Program

HELENA — Join us June 11-13, 2024, in Miles City, for the 406 Grazing Academy; a three-day hands-on workshop for ranchers wanting to sharpen their skills for solving grazing management challenges on their ranch. The event will feature a field day, educational speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities. Workshop cost is $200 per person and includes educational materials, monitoring kit, dinner, and lunch all three days. Participants are responsible for travel and hotel costs. A limited number of scholarships to assist those interested in attending are available through the Montana Rural Employment Opportunities (REO) program; for additional details on REO visit: https://reomontana.org/. A block of rooms has been reserved at The Miles City Inn & Suites, use code: 406 Grazing Academy to reserve your room. Room block and event registration both end 4/26/2024. Class size is limited, so register today.

Registration is also open for the Montana Range Tour that will be held June 20, 2024, in Stanford, MT. This educational event will feature a tour of the 2023 Leopold Conservation Award winners, Kurt and PJ Myllymaki’s ranching operation. The Montana Range Tour is an educational field day for ranchers desiring to learn from others who are leaders in implementing innovative on-the-ground grazing and agricultural practices. The cost of MRT registration is $65 per person and includes the tour, presentations, a banquet breakfast, and lunch. Transportation from Lewistown to Stanford is also provided. Event registration ends on May 27, 2024. 

If you need assistance registering, contact Stacey Barta at 406-594-8481 or Shantell Martin at 406-531-4584. 

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