Stockgrowers’ Midyear Meeting will be in Dillon
The Montana Stockgrowers Association has announced that the Midyear Meeting will be June 14 to 15 in Dillon, Montana. Midyear is one of two major meetings MSGA holds annually where members will gather to discuss the issues facing Montana ranching families and set interim policy to guide the association through the year.
“Please join us for an unforgettable summer convention in Dillon. It’s time to show southwest Montana how important ranching is to preserving the west. This year, we have invited the entire community and surrounding area to join us in this great celebration,” said Bryan Mussard of Dillon, president of MSGA. “Dillon, Montana, is the crossroads of agriculture and environmentalism. Every time an endangered species is identified in Montana, there is a cow standing over it, protecting it with thousands of acres of open space and hundreds of miles of clean watersheds. We are all busy, but it is necessary for all of us to participate in this event. Our consumers will be on hand to meet us personally. So, get your chores done, call your neighbor to watch the gates and get to Dillon for this historic event.”
Thursday’s Opening General Session will feature Vaughn Holder the Ruminant Research Group Director for Alltech. His keynote “Expanding Nutritional Horizons” will address the science and technologies that are changing the face of cattle nutrition. His keynote will be followed by policy meetings where members have the opportunity to hear about issues facing Montana ranchers and set policy to exact positive change.
Following the policy meetings, the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation is hosting a Gala Dinner and Auction. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best “Cattle Baron—Turn of the Century Attire.” The Gala will include an auction of four local float trips, five commissioned original Montana art pieces and many other amazing items.
The fun doesn’t stop on Friday which kicks off with an inspirational breakfast at the Fairgrounds, a 500-horse parade through Dillon, a BBQ cookoff, Stagecoach viewing, a cattle judging competition and so much more. The day culminates in a Preserving the West Concert headlined by Saints & Angels, a Nashville based band that will be joined by Florida Georgia Line’s original guitarist Brian Bonds. Montana’s own Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘Em Boys will kick the party off.
For more information about MSGA’s 2018 Mid-Year Meeting, contact MSGA’s office at 406-442-3420 or join the Facebook event. Visit mtbeef.org for tickets and more details.
