Christmas Gifts From Montana Ranching Families
If you have not already started your Christmas shopping this year, it might be a good idea to take a look at that list. We’re only a few weeks from the Holiday and there’s no better time to begin. Montana Stockgrowers has a few gifts that will help you share the spirit of Montana’s ranching traditions with friends and families across the country.
The Weak Ones Turned Back – The Cowards Never Started ($50.00; MSGA Store)
The Weak Ones Turned Back, The Cowards Never Started: A Century of Ranching in Montana celebrates the long tradition of ranching in Montana, highlighting the stories of 142 ranch families that have been living and working on the same land for over 100 years. Commissioned by the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) to commemorate its 125th Anniversary in 2009, the book honors the perseverance, courage and forward thinking of those who were able to pass their family ranch down the generations and help shape Montana as it is today. The Wills family in Potomac, Montana is one of the families featured in this book.
Big Sky Boots – Working Seasons of a Montana Cowboy ($45.00; MSGA Store)
The first book of the Montana Family Ranching Series: a photographic story-telling project of the Montana Stockgrowers Association. In “Big Sky Boots” readers can journey through the ranching year and learn about the great people that take care of the land, livestock and their families. This first book focuses on the cowboys themselves; the men and the seasons. Throughout the book are interactive QR codes that allow readers to watch videos of the ranching families featured in each section. Proceeds from the book benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.
Ladies and Livestock – Life on the Ranch ($14.99; iTunes Store)
This digital book is an exploration of the roles of Montana women on the ranch and features over 130 pages of stories, photographs and video features of the ladies who raise livestock, care for the land, and build their family’s legacy on Montana ranches. Not only are these Montana women working on the ranch, many have jobs in town, volunteer in their communities, and are involved in the legislation process of issues affecting agriculture. “This book is meant to be an educational tool for anyone who wants to learn more about where their beef comes from, and understand the lives of the people who raise the cattle. Ladies and Livestock is a journey through the life of a woman on a Montana ranch. Not only can a reader see photographs, but can hear the woman tell her own story and see the emotion on her face as she talks about how important her family is to her. Proceeds from the book benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.
Montana Ranching Scene Cards ($15.00/10 cards; MSGA Store)
Looking for a gift for someone who enjoys sending a note of thanks throughout the year? These blank cards come in a set of 10 cards, 2 of each design and come with envelopes. The cards feature scenes throughout the seasons on local Montana family ranches and are the perfect gift for that person who loves to drop a handwritten note of appreciation. Proceeds from the cards benefit our Research and Education Endowment Foundation.
Montana Stockgrowers Ranch Signs ($25.00; MSGA Store)
Finally, looking for a gift to display around your place? Why not display a brand that has been around since 1884! Show your support for the Montana Stockgrowers Association on the front gate or on the barn door with this sturdy ranch sign that is sure to stand the test of time. 18″ x 24″; .032# Aluminum ranch sign displaying the Montana Stockgrowers Association logo and slogan – Keeping Tradition Alive… Ranching for the Future!
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association, a non-profit membership organization, has worked on behalf of Montana’s cattle ranching families since 1884. Our mission is to protect and enhance Montana ranch families’ ability to grow and deliver safe, healthy, environmentally wholesome beef to the world.