Seeking Applications and Nominations for Young Ag Couples Conference
We are looking for Young Stockgrowers interested in attending the 35th Annual Young Ag Couples Conference in Helena, January 21-24, 2015 at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel. Hosted by the Montana Department of Agriculture, the conference will explore contemporary issues facing family operated agri-business as well as development of leadership skills needed to survive in the cyclical economic climate of agriculture.
Montana Stockgrowers is able to nominate young ag couples to attend the conference each year. Couples selected to participate in the conference will have lodging and meal costs paid while in attendance. There will be a conference registration fee of $25 per couple.
To be eligible, couples should demonstrate leadership abilities and earn their primary living from farming, ranching, agribusiness, or other agricultural enterprises. Our age preference is 25-45 years of age. Due to funding restrictions, couples may only attend the conference once. If you have attended in the past, please let us know about your experience and nominate another young ag couple to attend.
To apply for the MSGA nomination, please submit a brief explanation of the following for you or a young ag couple you wish to nominate:
- Description of the couple’s ag business/operation
- Experience and educational background, community involvement, interest, hobbies, etc.
- The couple’s vision for being leaders in the Montana agriculture community
Nominations and/or applications are due to the Montana Stockgrowers Association office no later than November 21, 2014, via mail to 420 N. California, Helena, MT 59601. Submissions may also be emailed to [email protected]. For more information, contact the MSGA office at (406) 442-3420.