MSGA’s Research, Education, and Endowment Foundation

Dusty Hahn, chairman of the Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Research, Education, and Endowment Foundation (REEF), explains what the foundation is and why it’s an important entity to help educate young people about the beef industry. For more information about REEF and to find out ways to support the foundation, please contact MSGA at (406) 442-3420 or visit us online: www.mtbeef.org. This video is brought to you by MSGA’s REEF.

Montana Rancher Profile: Dusty Hahn

MSGA’s intern Lauren Chase talked with Montana rancher Dusty Hahn about the importance of water management on ranch land. He also shared his reasons for working on the ranch, explaining why he loves the hard work. This video is brought to you by MSGA’s Research, Education, and Endowment Foundation.

Montana Rancher Profile: Fred & Linda Finke

MSGA’s multimedia intern Lauren Chase found out what working with family means to Fred and Linda Finke of North Country Quarter Horses in Big Sandy, Montana. They also talked about how their ranch is different from others in the state and why their goal is “to be in sync with Mother Nature.” This video is brought to you by MSGA’s Research, Education, and Endowment Foundation.

Montana Rancher Profile: Jerry Jones

MSGA’s multimedia intern Lauren Chase interviewed Montana rancher Jerry Jones. He discussed his family’s ranching history, reasons why he loves what he does, and his hopes for the industry in the future. Jerry lives in Kirby and is on the Montana Beef Council. Anyone who knows Jerry will say that he has a very fun personality.

This video is brought to you by MSGA’s Research, Education, and Endowment Foundation.

Ed & David Fryer BQA at Castle Mountain Ranch

MSGA’s Manager of Communications Ariel Overstreet, multimedia intern Lauren Chase, and Director of Montana Beef Quality Assurance Clint Peck visited Castle Mountain Ranch in White Sulphur Springs. Ed and David Fryer, a father-son team, volunteer to teach ranchers and the public how to properly handle cattle while moving them. This program is called Beef Quality Assurance and training sessions are held throughout the year in various locations around the state. To see more photos, check out MSGA’s Facebook page: click here.