Young Farmers, Ranchers Gain Insights At Summer Conference

Young farmers and ranchers are crucial to the future of food and fiber production. Events like the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference offer them a vital opportunity to learn new farming practices and network with peers from across the state.

Monday, June 9, was dedicated to YF& R Day, featuring insightful tours and a productive committee meeting. Participants explored the Montana State Prison Farm and the historic Grant-Kohrs Ranch.

MFBF YF& R chair Nick Courville reported that their committee meeting covered a range of topics. These included planning for the upcoming Hoofin’ it for Hunger Race September 20 in Dillon and encouraging YF& R Districts to host an event before November.

When asked why young people should join this impactful group, Courville emphasized, “Farm Bureau is an excellent organization for building strong connections that will last as you age out of our committee. It also offers unique opportunities to tour places you normally wouldn’t visit and learn about topics you might not typically consider, like precision agriculture.”