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SUMMARY:Montana Ranch Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This is an exclusive event offered to college students\, but if you are interested in volunteering\, please contact moxarart@ranchstewards.org. \nAn on-the-land\, immersive\, hands-on learning experience that equips the future rural workforce with basic ranch and rural skills. \nAttendees from multiple programs will learn from local ranchers\, land stewards\, operators\, mechanics and community members the basic skills for ranching and living in rural areas. These skills include everything from how to talk to ranchers\, to first aid\, grazing decisions\, and vehicle operations and maintenance. \n 
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/montana-ranch-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Malta\, MT
CATEGORIES:Northeast Montana
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SUMMARY:ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
DESCRIPTION:Class Details\nHours: 8:15 am; we should finish around 5:00 pm\, depending on how long it takes you to complete the exam (two hours is allotted for the exam\, unless you have received accommodation approval in advance to extend the time allowance) \nLocation: specific location will be shared after registration has been received \nAdditional Information: We will break for 30 minutes for lunch. Bringing your lunch is recommended as we do not have “fast food” options. The grocery store and convenience stores offer some grab-n-go options. \nCost*: $100 (includes class\, new book\, quizzes/practice exams\, exam and exam answer sheet); if retesting and/or have the 7th or 9th Edition Revised book\, you will only need the answer sheet ($75). An invoice will be sent after registration has been received. \nBook and Study Materials: Upon receipt of payment\, we will coordinate delivery of your book and copies of practice tests and quizzes before the scheduled class and exam date. \nBring: Your book and photo ID with signature. \nPrep before class\nThere are a lot of food safety principles to cover in a short amount of time the day of the class and exam. To improve your chances of passing\, you are encouraged to read the book before arriving for class. \nIt is beneficial to complete the diagnostic and practice tests and quizzes provided with book after registering. For questions you miss\, it is helpful to reread the appropriate section in the book. \nThe ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Examinee Handbook is available at https://bit.ly/4dmlpwo for your review. This guides students through the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Examination and responsibilities as an examinee. Information about requesting accommodations is included in the handbook. Please note an exam accommodation requires advance notice of at least two weeks and must be approved prior to taking the exam. \nAfter class\nIt takes approximately two weeks to receive the exam scores. The passing score is 70% or higher. Certificates will be emailed/mailed to those who receive a passing score. \nIf after reviewing the above information you would like to register to attend\, please complete the following questions and submit. \nIf you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact the instructor/proctor\, Janell Barber\, Chouteau County MSU Extension\, at 406-622-3036 or janellb@montana.edu
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/servesafe-food-protection-manager-certification/
LOCATION:Fort Benton\, MT\, 59442\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Central Montana
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SUMMARY:Goat Camp - May
DESCRIPTION:All animals are unique – goats in particular are both exciting and challenging to work with. They are a prey animal\, herd oriented\, matriarchal\, have a very rigid and structured social order\, intelligent\, learn quickly and easily if they feel safe\, and can cause a great deal of damage to their handler if not handled correctly.  GOAT CAMP is a hands on\, learn by doing camp based in natural-rearing. Whether you – have goats\, are new to goats\, want to learn about another species\, or thinking about adding them to your farm\, this is a great opportunity. Daily goat chores\, the why’s and how’s of keeping goats\, handling\, and training. (CEU’s thru CCPDT are approved and available with a months notice) \nOur goats are Alpine/Nubian crosses – we breed them for dairy and packing on trails. All of our goats are handled daily. Each month offers a different focus with our goats besides daily maintenance. Whether this is getting ready for winter\, loading/trail skills\, breeding\, kidding\, milking\, training – we have a full program \n\nmarker/reward training\ncare\ncleaning\nfeeding\nhealth/maintenance\nnatural rearing protocols\nanimal husbandry\nlearning theory\nethology\ntiming\nspace/trust\nhandling skills\nuse of words/consistency\nfeeding\ngear\nkidding\nkid care\nDoe care\nWether care\n\nNOTE – TERMS & POLICY – once you pay you are agreeing to the date and time of your appointment/class. Once you have paid there are NO – refunds\, transfers\, rescheduling. Please make sure this is the correct service for you\, that the dates and times work for your schedule\, before you pay. Your payment is your agreement to these terms and policies. \nNOTE – once we receive reg/pay there are NO REFUNDS\, the class size will be small so we don’t overwhelm our herd\, and so each person can learn as much as possible. Please make sure you check dates/times before you reg/pay to make sure our GOAT CAMP works for your schedule. Again\, NO REFUNDS. \nNOTE – you will receive a detailed outline at the beginning of each month that will be specific to what we will be working on / doing. \nNOTE – upon reg/pay we will send you a liability form that needs to be filled out and completed \nNOTE – no children \nNOTE – you need to be prepared and able to work/dress for work on a farm/listen to directions and follow them. Working with farm animals that are valuable and add value to a farm takes a great deal of effort\, consideration\, and respect. \nWHERE – Border Farm \nWHEN – Every Friday or special event days listed below \nTIME – 9am-12pm \nCOST – $325 for the month (each Friday) \nINSTRUCTOR – Nancy
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/goat-camp-may-3/
LOCATION:Border Farm\, 28 Border Ln\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Central Montana
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SUMMARY:Aaniih Nakoda College Community Garden & Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Aaniih Nakoda College Community Garden & Greenhouse for a day of learning & fun!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/aaniih-nakoda-college-community-garden-greenhouse-open-house/
LOCATION:Aaniiih Nakoda College\, 269 Blackfeet St Agency\, Harlem\, MT\, 59526\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Central Montana
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SUMMARY:LIFTT Garden Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:On May 15th\, Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) will host its Community Garden Kickoff\, marking the beginning of a new season for its ADA-accessible\, all-inclusive garden in Billings. After a remarkable first year that welcomed more than 100 participants\, the garden is once again opening its gates to returning members and anyone in the community who would like to take part. \nThe May 15th kickoff is more than just an opening day. It’s an open invitation to step into a space built on care\, intention\, and the belief that everyone deserves access to meaningful experiences. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply curious to try something new\, you’ll find a place here. \nAs another season takes root\, LIFTT continues to nurture not only plants\, but people and relationships within the community. Each seed planted carries the potential for growth\, and each person who steps into the garden becomes part of that story. \nFor more information about the Kickoff Event and the LIFTT Inclusive ADA Accessible Community Garden contact Eileen Rodriguez at (406) 294-5185 or eileenr@liftt.org
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/liftt-garden-kickoff/
LOCATION:LIFTT\, 1241 Crawford Dr\, Billings\, MT\, 59102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Montana
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SUMMARY:Ales for Trails
DESCRIPTION:Helena Ales for Trails is an annual beer festival that raises money for the Helena Trail Systems.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/ales-for-trails/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 250 S Pine St\, Townsend\, MT\, 59644\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Central Montana
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