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SUMMARY:Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026 Online
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a farmer or grower looking for take-home practical knowledge\, a passionate food sovereignty activist\, or simply interested in exploring new ways in which we can work together to build a just food system that nourishes people and planet\, you can join ORFC online from wherever you are. \nIn addition to 45+ livestreamed sessions that can be rewatched at any time\, an online ticket grants you access to view and post on our online noticeboard\, where delegates can share job opportunities\, resources\, upcoming events and more. Online delegates also have the opportunity to ask questions during livestreamed sessions.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/oxford-real-farming-conference-2026-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Out of State,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Planning Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Transition Planning Course provides a holistic opportunity to dig into important topics and learn from experienced farmers and professionals. The online course will be held on seven Tuesday evenings through March 10\, 2026. The registration deadline is January 9\, 2026. Presenters at the workshop will include other area farmers who are implementing farm transition plans\, as well as professionals representing the legal and financial fields as they relate to agricultural businesses. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to begin engaging in the planning process as well as learn about resources for continuing the process after the workshop has ended.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/farm-transition-planning-course-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
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SUMMARY:Virtual Classroom: Mapping with Maida- Series 2
DESCRIPTION:Ranchers Stewardship Alliance is excited to launch a new educational offering: the RSA Virtual Classroom. This live Zoom session feels like sitting in a classroom\, minus the need for a bathroom pass. \nThe first topic is digital mapping tools. “Mapping with Maida” introduces three free tools: Rangeland Analysis Platform Production Explorer\, Stock Smart\, and Google Earth Pro. Participants will learn how these tools can support grazing management\, calculate stocking rates\, and create custom ranch maps. \nNo prior mapping experience is needed. This session is designed for beginners. All tools are free and best accessed on a computer. \nThe course is led by Maida Knapton\, RSA Mapping and GIS Specialist.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/virtual-classroom-mapping-with-maida-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20251222T155414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T155414Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Classroom: Mapping with Maida- Series 3
DESCRIPTION:Ranchers Stewardship Alliance is excited to launch a new educational offering: the RSA Virtual Classroom. This live Zoom session feels like sitting in a classroom\, minus the need for a bathroom pass. \nThe first topic is digital mapping tools. “Mapping with Maida” introduces three free tools: Rangeland Analysis Platform Production Explorer\, Stock Smart\, and Google Earth Pro. Participants will learn how these tools can support grazing management\, calculate stocking rates\, and create custom ranch maps. \nNo prior mapping experience is needed. This session is designed for beginners. All tools are free and best accessed on a computer. \nThe course is led by Maida Knapton\, RSA Mapping and GIS Specialist.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/virtual-classroom-mapping-with-maida-series-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20251222T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T165829Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Bale Grazing to Recover Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what bale grazing is and how it can help increase the soil health on your land? This free webinar features Philip Boyd\, vice president of science and research at Dixon Water Foundation. He will share his experiences using bale grazing in efforts to promote soil and watershed health in the state of Texas. Bale grazing is a winter feeding method where bales are set out on pasture and fed in a controlled manner\, and the combined organic matter resulting from leftover hay and manure and urine deposits enriches the soil. \nThis talk will cover the use of hay bale grazing to recover bare ground in the arid Chihuahuan Desert prairie of Dixon Water Foundation’s West Texas ranch and in areas impacted by utilities and oil and gas development. The content will be applicable to all who are ranching in 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. This will take place at 10 a.m. MT. \nQuestions? Contact Eva Stricker at eva@quiviracoalition.org. \nThis workshop is funded by a USDA Conservation Innovation Grant.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/working-with-bale-grazing-to-recover-soil-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260112T164105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T164105Z
UID:23645-1769018400-1769022000@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:Farmer's Guide to the Universe
DESCRIPTION:Phenomenology of agriculture refers to the study and understanding of farming and agricultural life through direct\, lived experience. This class will be a personal and in-depth discovery of wisdom within each of you.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/farmers-guide-to-the-universe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T203000
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SUMMARY:Rural Resilience Webinar Series: Ranch Tech\, GPS Tags and Drone Seeding
DESCRIPTION:Technology is changing the way ranchers manage land and livestock. Join rancher Ryan Lankford as he shares how 701x GPS ear tags help him monitor cattle from anywhere\, giving new meaning to keeping an eye on the herd. Then rancher Steve Kenyon will demonstrate how fall frost seeding with drones can make forage establishment easier\, faster\, and more efficient. \nThis webinar is the first of the four-part “Rural Resilience” series\, now in its sixth year. Each session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q and A. Registering for one session will register you for the entire series.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/rural-resilience-webinar-series-ranch-tech-gps-tags-and-drone-seeding/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T175901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T175901Z
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SUMMARY:Hatch to Harvest: Mastering Incubation and Early Care of Meat Birds
DESCRIPTION:Raising meat birds starts long before they reach the brooder. Join us for this focused educational session designed to guide producers through the full process of incubating and hatching healthy\, fast-growing meat birds. From selecting quality hatching eggs and fine-tuning incubator settings\, to monitoring embryo development and ensuring strong\, successful hatches\, you’ll gain practical knowledge to start your meat-bird flock off right. Whether you’re new to meat-bird production\, expanding a small homestead operation\, or looking to improve consistency in your hatch rates\, this webinar will cover equipment\, environmental management\, chick vitality\, and best practices that set the stage for a productive grow-out period. The session will conclude with an open Q&A for robust discussion between attendees and presenters.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/hatch-to-harvest-mastering-incubation-and-early-care-of-meat-birds/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T180036Z
UID:24168-1769616000-1769619600@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:Hatch to Harvest: Incubation and Hatching of Egg-Laying Hens
DESCRIPTION:Raising meat birds starts long before they reach the brooder. Join us for this focused educational session designed to guide producers through the full process of incubating and hatching healthy\, fast-growing meat birds. From selecting quality hatching eggs and fine-tuning incubator settings\, to monitoring embryo development and ensuring strong\, successful hatches\, you’ll gain practical knowledge to start your meat-bird flock off right. Whether you’re new to meat-bird production\, expanding a small homestead operation\, or looking to improve consistency in your hatch rates\, this webinar will cover equipment\, environmental management\, chick vitality\, and best practices that set the stage for a productive grow-out period. The session will conclude with an open Q&A for robust discussion between attendees and presenters.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/hatch-to-harvest-incubation-and-hatching-of-egg-laying-hens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T174906Z
UID:24162-1770163200-1770249599@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:2026 Certified Farm Start Up
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start your own farm or ranch business? Farm Connect’s Certified Farm Startup Program in partnership with TOPP (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) offers a curated online course to acquire the skills and tools needed to access farmland and start a farm business. \nThe CFS curriculum covers many topics\, including: \n\nBusiness planning\nDiversification and marketing strategies\nLand lease and purchase strategies\nCreating a farm business plan\nFinancial and risk management\n\nAll classes are FREE and offered remotely through our online learning portal and virtual ZOOM classes.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/2026-certified-farm-start-up/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T181358Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Resilience- Ranch Health: Cattle Vaccination Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance 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: \nFebruary 5 – Ranch Health: Cattle Vaccination Best Practices \nHealthy herds are the foundation of a resilient ranch. Dr. Katie Rein of Crazy Mountain Veterinary Service will share practical\, hands-on guidance for livestock vaccination\, covering needle size selection\, proper injection sites\, and the differences between subcutaneous and intramuscular methods. This session is ideal for ranch hands\, interns\, spouses\, or friends who assist with livestock care\, as well as experienced ranchers seeking a refresher or those who were never formally taught vaccination techniques. \nAbout the Speaker: I grew up on a ranch west of Melville\, MT\, which has been in my family since 1893. After leaving home\, I continued my education with college at Montana State University\, veterinary school at Washington State University\, and an internship in Large Animal Medicine at Texas A&M University. After that\, I worked at Harlowton Veterinary Clinic for two years before starting Crazy Mountain Veterinary Service. \nEach session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A\, allowing you to engage directly with Ranchers Stewardship Alliance’s 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. \nThe Zoom link is the same for all four webinars. \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-health-cattle-vaccination-best-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T181538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T181538Z
UID:24188-1770663600-1770669000@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:Ranch Stewards Book Club – Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to know more about succession planning? Wondering how to start the conversations? Believe that succession planning starts now and not when someone passes away. Brent Turner is explaining exactly that in his new book called Peace of Land. \nPeace of Land is the essential guide for families who want to pass on more than just acres and cattle. With vivid storytelling and practical wisdom\, Brent Turner shows you how to start the conversations that matter most\, create a real succession plan\, and ensure your legacy thrives for generations to come. \nRanchers Stewardship Alliance will be discussing what farm/ranch family needs to know about legacy\, land and letting go. \nWhen: Monday\, February 9\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. MT \nPeace of Land By Brent Turner \nFirst 10 people (in the continental U.S.) to register get a FREE book! \nGrab your book now at Amazon or Bookshop.org. \nClick here to become a RSA Member! \nZoom link will be emailed to you after registration. 
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/ranch-stewards-book-club-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T224015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224015Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 11th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening. A collaboration between OSU Dry Farming Program and the Dry Farming Institute nonprofit. We gather to give updates on our collaborative projects; share successes\, failures\, lessons learned; plan for the next growing season; and discuss the future of the Dry Farming Collaborative. \nThis year’s presentations will include: \n\nClara Nicholls\, UC Berkeley Professor\, will present on Agroecological Approaches to Drought Adaptation\nFabrizia Lanza\, Sicilian cultural food expert\, and Vincenzo Pisa\, Sicilian farmer\, present on: Why and how to dry farm tomatoes in the middle of Sicily: soil; management\, varieties\, and sustainability\nAnthony Reyes\, Oxbow Farm\, Carnation\, WA\, provides insights from dry farmed summer cover-cropping trials\, as well as dry farm tomato and winter squash production.\nMatt Davis and Lucas Nebert present OSU Dry Farming Program Research updates on dry farm production of tomatoes\, cowpea\, and sorghum in Corvallis\, Oregon\nAmy Garrett shares exciting updates and developments from the Dry Farming Institute\n\nFocus group discussions will include: \n\nDry farmed cut flowers collaborative research opportunities\nDry farmed seed saving\, breeding and adaptation\nDry farm tomato production principles and practices\nFarmer-led dry farming research hubs discussion\nDry farmed fruit trees and other perennials\nWestern Arid Growers Network meetup\n\nPlease RSVP to let us know if you can attend this virtual meeting. Even if you cannot attend\, please complete the registration process\, and we will provide you with all meeting materials including the meeting recording\, future opportunities to connect with meeting participants\, and more ways to get involved with the Dry Farming Collaborative. \nThis will be our 11th annual winter meeting where we gather to give updates on our collaborative projects; share successes\, failures\, lessons learned; plan for the next growing season; and discuss the future of the Dry Farming Collaborative.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/11th-annual-dry-farming-collaborative-winter-convening/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20251222T162731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T162731Z
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SUMMARY:Selling Homemade Food 101: Raw Milk - MT Law\, Testing\, and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join Prospera and the MT Dept. of Livestock Bureau Chief\, Alicia Love\, and DPHHS Public Health Sanitarian\, Sadie Overlie\, as they discuss the regulations and testing requirements for selling raw milk under SB199. Prospera will also be joined by a MT raw milk producer to share their experience and answer any questions around navigating this market successfully and safely.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/selling-homemade-food-101-raw-milk-mt-law-testing-and-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260203T174340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T174340Z
UID:24424-1771488000-1771504200@abundantmontana.com
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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260127T183659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T183659Z
UID:24214-1771527600-1771533000@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:Rural Resilience- Ranch Water: Low-Tech\, High-Impact Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranchers Stewardship Alliance 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: \nFebruary 19 – Ranch Water: Low-Tech\, High-Impact Restoration \nSometimes the simplest solutions have the biggest impact. Paul Jones with Tomichi Creek Ecosystem Services will explore Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration\, a hands-on approach to rebuilding natural water systems. Learn how mimicking beaver dams can improve water retention\, restore riparian function\, and boost drought resilience using minimal materials and practical techniques that bring lasting benefits to your land and livestock. \nMore about Paul: He started his career with the Colorado Division of Wildlife in July 1992 as a District Wildlife Manager (Game Warden).  His first District the Littleton District\, where he worked until the spring of 1995\, when he transferred to the Gunnison East District.  There as part of his biological duties\, he was assigned as the CDOW representative on the Gunnison Sage Grouse Working Group\, the first collaborative sage-grouse working group in the west.  In 2001\, he lateraled into the Habitat Biologist Position for Area 16\, which morphed into the Conservation Biologist position when the Habitat Section ceased to exist.  In that role\, he negotiated and acquired eight CDOW conservation easements\, five State Wildlife Areas\, and assisted with multiple third-party conservation easements permanently protecting over 15\,000 acres of important habitat for the Gunnison sage-grouse in the Gunnison and North Fork Basins.  He also helped develop the template language for the umbrella Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Gunnison sage-grouse\, which helped protect habitat for the species on 40 private ranches.   In 2006\, took the Aquatic Conservation Biologist position for the Southwest Region.  In that position\, he worked with the Three Species (round tail chub flannel mouth and bluehead suckers)\, Rio Grande sucker and chub\, and boreal toads until he retired In 2018.   Since that time\, he has started his own consulting company\, Tomich Creek Ecosystem Services\, and focuses his work on wet meadow restoration\, and those gullied systems that Dave Rosgen once said were too flashy to restore. \nEach session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A\, allowing you to engage directly with Ranchers Stewardship Alliances 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. \nThe Zoom link is the same for all four webinars. \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-water-low-tech-high-impact-restoration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Virtual Ranch Succession Panel
DESCRIPTION:As Benjamin Franklin famously said\, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While we may not like to talk about either\, planning for the future of your ranch is one conversation you can’t afford to put off. \nAccording to the 2017 Census of Agriculture\, the average age of a U.S. rancher was 57.5 years old. Fast forward to today\, and that number is likely closer to 65. The question is no longer if change is coming but how prepared are you when it does? \nWhat happens to your place if something happens to you?\nWho will carry on the work you’ve built?\nHow can you keep your land productive and your legacy intact? \nThis session is your opportunity to get clear answers and true peace of mind. Ranchers Stewardship Alliance will explore real-world options for succession planning\, strategies to keep your name on the mailbox\, and pathways to ensure working lands remain in production for generations to come. \nThey’re bringing together three trusted experts to guide the conversation: \n\nBrent Turner\, author of Peace of Mind\, Columbus\, MT\nAriel Overstreet-Atkins\, owner of Bluebird Law\, Billings\, MT\nCurt Barnekoff\, retired CPA of 40 years\n\nBring your questions! If you’d like yours read during the session\, email it to moxarart@ranchstewards.org. Prefer to stay anonymous? \nJust let them know in your message. \nJoin Ranchers Stewardship Alliance as you’ll learn together\, share experiences\, and take practical steps toward a strong\, secure future for your operation. \nThis is your chance to gain personalized insights that can truly shape what comes next. \nZoom link will be emailed upon registration. 
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/lunch-learn-virtual-ranch-succession-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260203T173937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173937Z
UID:24421-1771927200-1771974000@abundantmontana.com
SUMMARY:Where's the Profit? How to (actually) make money selling your beer in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Montana Food and Ag Development Center Network is co-hosting a free webinar with Small Batch Standard [sbstandard.com]\, a team of financial experts that has helped 285+ craft breweries increase profit over the past 15 years! It’ll take place on Tuesday\, February 24 at 10 am MT\, and they’d love for you and your team to join. \nAs the craft industry has plateaued\, running a profitable brewery has become more and more challenging each year. This presentation will provide craft business owners a deep dive to understand why this is and\, more importantly\, the strategic changes owners need to make in order to sell the right beer\, to the right consumers\, at the right margins\, to generate cash and finally get ahead.
URL:https://abundantmontana.com/event/wheres-the-profit-how-to-actually-make-money-selling-your-beer-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260225T214327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T214327Z
UID:24530-1772524800-1772541000@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260225T214938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T214938Z
UID:24621-1772535600-1772535600@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260225T215435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T215435Z
UID:24507-1772737200-1772742600@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T184002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T184002Z
UID:24546-1773144000-1773147600@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260302T173325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173325Z
UID:24755-1773165600-1773169200@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T184301Z
UID:24538-1773309600-1773320400@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T222209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T222209Z
UID:24478-1773309600-1773320400@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260302T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173206Z
UID:24757-1773770400-1773774000@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T185016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T185016Z
UID:24532-1774353600-1774359000@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T221056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T221056Z
UID:24518-1774371600-1774371600@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260302T173246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173246Z
UID:24758-1774375200-1774375200@abundantmontana.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T052005
CREATED:20260226T181031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181031Z
UID:24601-1774461600-1774467000@abundantmontana.com
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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