Emphasizing Involvement for Young Stockgrowers

Emphasizing Involvement for Young Stockgrowers

By Lacey Sutherlin, Stevensville, Outgoing Young Stockgrowers Chair

Wow! What a convention we had last month! Great attendance, outstanding Cattleman’s Colleges, powerful discussion in the committee meetings, and do not forget the incredible giveaways! We are very lucky to have the support and sponsorships that we do from Montana businesses. Without these sponsorships, the convention would not be the one of kind event that it is today.

I would like to thank all of the membership for making my time as Young Stockgrower Board member an excellent experience. I am very honored to have been given the opportunity to serve all of you for the last couple of years. I will have the unforgettable memories and the relationships I made along the way for a life time. This is an organization with a foundation of great members, led by a board of directors who have devoted their time to improving the organization and representing all of us on a local and national level, supported by an irreplaceable staff.

While traveling to meetings and events these last two years there is a powerful group of young people that are involved in Montana agriculture in all aspects of the industry. I met young men and women that are involved in production agriculture, agribusinesses, cattle genetics and an enthusiastic group of college students paving their way into the future.

In closing, I would encourage all of you one last time to get involved in this organization and take the time to be advocates of Montana Agriculture, because if we do not do it ourselves, no one is going to do it for us. As Young Stockgrowers, the best leaders, role models and mentors we have in Agriculture are the members of the Montana Stockgrowers.

Throughout the year, there are multiple Stockgrower events you can attend to stay informed and involved. Just around the corner is Young Ag Couples Conference, Calling on the Capital and the Affiliate Mentorship Program (AMP) all happening in January and February in Helena. Do not forget about Young Cattlemen’s Conference Applications that are due in February.

Be sure to contact me if there is anything I can do to help you along the way. [email protected]. Travis Brown was elected as your Chairmen of Young Stockgrowers and Lacey Ehlke was elected as your Vice Chairman and you are in good hands!

Thank you all again & Happy New Year! –Lacey Sutherlin