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SUMMARY:Northern Sagebrush Steppe Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This sponsored virtual workshop will bring together landowners from across the three jurisdictions of the Northern Sagebrush Steppe to exchange information on rangeland management tools and\, create a greater landowner community.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/northern-sagebrush-steppe-landowner-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Marketing Threats & Opportunities in 2026: What Humane Livestock Producers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:With AI\, humane washing\, greenwashing\, and market fluctuations shaping consumer perception\, livestock producers need clear\, authentic marketing to stay competitive. This session\, led by Michele Thorne\, Executive Director of the Good Meat Project\, will explore the 2026 marketing trends\, threats\, and opportunities you’ll need to know to stay ahead. \nPresenter: Michele Thorne
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/marketing-threats-opportunities-in-2026-what-humane-livestock-producers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Rural Resilience- Ranch Insights: Sheep Industry Takeaways for Beef
DESCRIPTION:Join Rural Resilience for the sixth year of the Rural Resilience Webinar Series\, where they’re growing their ranching and rural community’s financial\, ecological\, and social resilience with experienced speakers and actionable insights. \nThis free\, four-part series will tackle key topics designed to support ranchers and rural residents: \nMarch 5 – Ranch Insights: Sheep Industry Takeaways for Beef\nOver the past 75 years\, the U.S. sheep industry has faced challenges that mirror pressures in the beef sector. From shifting consumer preferences and import competition to labor shortages and grazing losses\, these experiences offer valuable lessons for today’s cattle producers. Brent Roeder\, MSU Extension Sheep Specialist\, will share insights from the sheep industry’s history and what cattle producers should consider as they navigate changing markets and policies. \nAbout the Speaker: Brent Roeder grew up on a multigenerational sheep\, goat and cattle operation in the Texas Hill country. Attending Montana State University to get a master’s degree in Range Sheep Nutrition he met his wife\, Tracie. Having two brothers handling the operation in Texas\, he and Tracie chose to stay in Montana working for four years at Sieben Live Stock Company\, helping with the Undaunted Stewardship Program while conducting large scale livestock weed grazing projects\, served several years as the Montana Woolgrowers Executive Secretary\, three years as the Extension Ag agent in Teton County and presently serves as the MSU Extension Sheep and Wool Specialists and Supervisor at the Montana Wool Lab. Brent and his wife Tracie operate a registered Targhee operation that winters on the Greenfields Irrigation Project near Fairfield and summers in the Blackfoot River east of Missoula. Tracie manages a direct-to-consumer lamb market enterprise with Central Avenue Meats in Great Falls and also a value-added wool blanket business. Brent’s main research and extension interests focus on overlaying new technology on proven management practices\, exploring how international supply and demand affects the profitability of Montana producers and improving wool and lamb production in Montana. \nEach session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A\, allowing you to engage directly with our expert speakers.\nCost: FREE! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and connect with others dedicated to building resilient ranching and rural communities. \nPre-registration is required—Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. \n(PLEASE NOTE: You will be registering for the entire series.  It is not necessary to register for each webinar separately.)
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/rural-resilience-ranch-insights-sheep-industry-takeaways-for-beef/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring 'Extension at Home' - Spring Tree Care and Tree Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Fort Belknap Reservation MSU Extension for their third ‘Extension at Home’ episode to learn about spring tree care. This will be followed by a Q&A where all tree-related questions are welcome!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/spring-extension-at-home-spring-tree-care-and-tree-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:How to Build Your Emergency Transition Plan (ETP)- Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Ekalaka\, MT rancher\, Abbey Bruski\, to walk through starting your Emergency Transition binder. In this 4-part series\, you will go over parts of the binder and be assigned homework each week to hold you accountable!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/how-to-build-your-emergency-transition-plan-etp-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market “Boot Camp”
DESCRIPTION:Washington State Farmers Market Association and partnering state farmers market associations present Farmers Market Boot Camp. Boot Camp is designed for anyone (from any state) who is new to the role of managing a farmers market. It shares essential information\, resources\, and community connections with new market managers\, staff\, and volunteers so that they can confidently open their farmers market and have a successful season. The course consists of two online general sessions and a “state day” specific to partnering states.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/farmers-market-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market “Boot Camp”
DESCRIPTION:Washington State Farmers Market Association and partnering state farmers market associations present Farmers Market Boot Camp. Boot Camp is designed for anyone (from any state) who is new to the role of managing a farmers market. It shares essential information\, resources\, and community connections with new market managers\, staff\, and volunteers so that they can confidently open their farmers market and have a successful season. The course consists of two online general sessions and a “state day” specific to partnering states.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/farmers-market-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:How to Build Your Emergency Transition Plan (ETP)- Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Ekalaka\, MT rancher\, Abbey Bruski\, to walk through starting your Emergency Transition binder. In this 4-part series\, you will go over parts of the binder and be assigned homework each week to hold you accountable!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/how-to-build-your-emergency-transition-plan-etp-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Ranch Management - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Forage Forward: Exploring How Grazing Can Grow Your Operation and Finances\nJoin Women in Ranching\, Noble Research Institute\, and Wild Ranch Solutions for their spring Virtual Ranch Management series! They are excited to offer a grazing-focused\, three-part virtual series this March/April. This offering includes a fundamentals of grazing session focused on small ruminants\, an investment in grazing infrastructure session\, and a session weighing the finances of raising your own hay versus buying it! \nWe’ve designed Each session has been designed to stand on its own — join one\, or catch all three! \nSession 1 – Fundamentals of Grazing with a Focus on Small Ruminants With Josie Morris of Noble Research Institute\nJosie Morris will offer different grazing strategies that ranchers can engage in\, discuss the benefits of adaptive grazing for pasture rest and recovery\, and demystify important grazing terms such as carrying capacity and stocking rate. Josie ranches in southern Oklahoma and runs 700 hair sheep and 500 goats and will focus this session on small ruminant grazing!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/virtual-ranch-management-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:MT Hunting Rules and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by hunting licenses\, permits\, and regulations? You’re not alone-and you don’t have to figure it out solo. \nJoin Jack Creek Preserve Foundation and Alex Stokman from Venery for “Hunting Rules and Regulations” on Tuesday\, March 24th at 5PM via Zoom\, where they will break down Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks’ rules in a way that’s clear\, approachable\, and empowering. \nYou’ll learn how to confidently apply for licenses and permits\, setting yourself up for a successful hunting season. Come connect with others who are navigating the same questions you are. \nWhether you’re brand new to hunting or brushing up on the details\, this is a supportive space to learn\, ask questions\, and build your hunting community.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/mt-hunting-rules-and-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T180000
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SUMMARY:How to Build Your Emergency Transition Plan (ETP)- Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Ekalaka\, MT rancher\, Abbey Bruski\, to walk through starting your Emergency Transition binder. In this 4-part series\, you will go over parts of the binder and be assigned homework each week to hold you accountable!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/how-to-build-your-emergency-transition-plan-etp-part-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T193000
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CREATED:20260226T181031Z
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SUMMARY:AgTALKS - Avian Influenza Local Update
DESCRIPTION:If you care for a poultry flock or dairy herd\, train dogs for bird hunting\, keep birds of prey for falconry\, or are concerned about the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in any way\, this webinar is for you! Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services and the Montana Department of Livestock will be offering a wonderfully comprehensive update on the state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United States and the risks to Montana birds and livestock. Please register whether or not you’ll attend the event or request the recording.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/agtalks-avian-influenza-local-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T045918
CREATED:20260225T191732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191327Z
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SUMMARY:How to Actively Manage Semi-arid Rangeland
DESCRIPTION:Join this free webinar to hear practical lessons a ranch manager has learned from restoration and grazing management efforts in arid landscapes. We will discuss considerations for using compost\, biochar\, or bale grazing in variable and windy conditions\, the role of targeted brush management\, and aligning livestock choice and management with both ecological goals and economic viability. We will hear from Travis Dimler\, the manager of a ranch near Alpine\, Texas. This ranch has been part of a set of Quivira demonstration sites and Travis will discuss the differences between short-term implementation effects and observed long-term changes to soil health and resilience of different active management strategies. The content will be applicable to all who are ranching in arid and semi-arid regions and wanting to build up the soil health of their land. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and discussion after the presentation. \nContact Eva Stricker at eva@quiviracoalition.org with any questions. \nThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number NR227442XXXXG005 through NRCS. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/how-to-actively-manage-semi-arid-rangeland/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T045918
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SUMMARY:Virtual Ranch Management- Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Forage Forward: Exploring How Grazing Can Grow Your Operation and Finances\nJoin Women in Ranching\, Noble Research Institute\, and Wild Ranch Solutions for their spring Virtual Ranch Management series! They are excited to offer a grazing-focused\, three-part virtual series this March/April. This offering includes a fundamentals of grazing session focused on small ruminants\, an investment in grazing infrastructure session\, and a session weighing the finances of raising your own hay versus buying it! \nWe’ve designed Each session has been designed to stand on its own — join one\, or catch all three! \n  \n\nSession 2- The Business Case for Better Grazing with Caitlin Word of Noble Research Institute \nCaitlin Word explores what it means to strategically implement more intensive grazing systems. In this session\, learn how to view added time\, labor\, or infrastructure costs as an investment and forecast a return on those investments to keep your business\, your livestock\, and your forage all working for you. If you are intimidated by added time or costs associated with more strategic grazing\, join in to gain confidence in grazing decisions that support your bottom line!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/virtual-ranch-management-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Build Your Emergency Transition Plan (ETP)- Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Join Ekalaka\, MT rancher\, Abbey Bruski\, to walk through starting your Emergency Transition binder. In this 4-part series\, you will go over parts of the binder and be assigned homework each week to hold you accountable!
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/how-to-build-your-emergency-transition-plan-etp-part-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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