Montana Stockgrowers Goes Digital
2013-2014 Montana Seedstock and Commercial Cattle Directory. Click image to view,
For the past several years, Montana Stockgrowers has embraced advances in the digital resources available to distribute news and information for the Montana ranching community. Engagement in platforms such as social media have allowed MSGA to become an important part of the ranching dialogues on a national scale, both with producers and consumers. This month, MSGA is taking another step toward embracing technologies with the launch of digital Z-mags publications.
The Z-mags platform is a digital magazine that allows readers to have more interaction with publications, full color graphics, and searchable features that allow for a better reading experience. This digital platform allows MSGA to improve and expanded our content and information without adding the cost of additional printing.
Digital publications also make our work more of a resource for the cattle and ranching community by placing the information literally in the palm of your hand. Z-mags shows up great, not only on your desktop, but also on mobile devices like tablets and smart phones. This allows cattle marketers to better utilize publications like our Montana Seedstock & Commercial Cattle Directory when seeking contacts for available cattle in the state of Montana. This Directory is available on our website under the News tab.
We are excited about this opportunity for expanded content in our monthly publications too. This new platform allows for more information and updates from our organizations and affiliated associations to reach the hands of our members each month. The February edition of the Montana Stockgrowers Update contains 29 pages with articles from MSGA Officers, Board Members, Young and Collegiate Stockgrowers, REEF, and highlights ranchers and affiliates from across the state. This can also be viewed on our website under the News tab.
February 2014 Montana Stockgrowers Update. Click image to view.
To learn more about how to use the new Zmags platform, we’ve put together a brief YouTube video to explain the features. We hope you take advantage of the expanded and interactive content. And keep in mind, content contributions from MSGA members is always welcome!
