February 24, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Montana Rancher Feature: Dr. Tahnee Szymanski

Montana Featured Rancher Dr Tahnee Szymanski Assistant State Veterinarian

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Tahnee Szymanski, the assistant state veterinarian for the state of Montana. In an interview, I learned how this native Montanan took her love for animal care to her current position for the state. Over the years, her occupation has moved her across the country, but she says that she just “loves her job” here in Montana.

Dr. Szymanski’s days are never the same. Some days she’s out in the pastures to answer Montana ranchers’ questions about a cow or bull, while other days she is in the Helena office tackling herd health problems for the western region. One thing is certain…Montana has a gem with Dr. Szymanski…she is passionate about her work and a real asset to the veterinarian practice.

In this Montana Rancher Feature, we highlight Dr. Szymanski. This video is produced by Lauren Chase for the Montana Family Ranching Project.

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February 12, 2014 Comments are off Montana Stockgrowers Association
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Montana Rancher Feature: When Wildfire Takes Over

Map via KXLH

Map via KXLH

Montana Stockgrowers Association‘s members are no strangers to Mother Nature and are subject to floods, fires, storms, and much more during the year. In 2012, southeast Montana experienced severe wildfire damage. In this video, Marian Hanson of Ashland explains how the Ash Creek Fire Complex affected her ranch and how they plan to move on. This video is part of the Montana Family Ranching Project.

Even though Marian, along with many other Montana ranchers, experienced devastating losses from the fire, the persevering spirit helped them to overcome the tragedy and start again. Nearly a year and a half has passed and every day, these ranchers are still reminded of what happened…whether it’s having to rebuild fence, seek financial assistance, or simply compare stories from the event with neighbors. Ash Creek Montana Fire Burns Ranches

Marian and her daughter Jackie Musgrove will be featured in the Montana Stockgrowers second volume of the Montana Family Ranching Series coffee table book: Ladies and Livestock. This book will be released in digital format for the iPad. Be checking back for details of its release. Please email Lauren for more information: [email protected].

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