
The Montana Stockgrowers Association protects and enhances Montana ranch families’ ability to grow and deliver safe, healthy, sustainably produced beef to the world.
We are a grassroots non-profit membership organization with over 140-years of history advocating on behalf of Montana cattle ranchers. MSGA is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers, an advocate for cattle ranching, and a true partner in efforts to preserve and advance Montana’s cattle industry while preserving Montana’s complex natural landscape, history, culture, economy, ethics, and social values.
We hope you will consider joining our association and supporting our education and advocacy efforts to keep Montana’s family ranchers in business, on the land, and in our communities.
Our Impact
140+
Years of advocating for Montana ranch families
$1,000,000+
Raised in wildfire relief for ranchers in 2024
1,000+
Ranchers engaged in the Producer Profitability Initiative
94%
Success rate for endorsed candidates in the 2024 General Election
Recent Association News

Join MSGA
When threats to the ranching industry are coming in from all fronts, you need a team ready to fight for you on the local, state, and national level. As a MSGA member, your voice grows louder. You join a community collectively committed to preserving your livelihood not only for you, but for generations to come.

Our Events
MSGA events let you connect with fellow cattle ranchers to learn, share new ideas and old stories, and to keep current on new and emerging trends, regulation, and topics affecting our industry.
We listen directly to Montana cattle ranchers to identify challenges, develop policy, changes, and foster conversations to generate new knowledge and connections that benefit Montana cattle ranchers and their families, our communities, and our industry.

Producer Profitability Initiative
The Producer Profitability Initiative is a grassroots movement started by cattle ranchers and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. This initiative is intended to encompass ranchers of all ages, management styles, operations large and small, feedlot operators, affiliate businesses, private property owners, and supporters of the livestock industry whose livelihood and identity are tied to ranching and whose focus is to ensure the sustainability of the American livestock industry while providing security for the domestic food supply.
A great organization that helps the Montana rancher.
– Jerry Jones
MSGA is a great organization that helps the ag community with all the issues we face at national, state, and local levels. It’s a great group to be associated with it!
– Linda Finke
Leadership, Legacy and the Land
MSGA has launched a new video series Leadership, Legacy and the Land which showcases leaders, success stories, families new and old, conservation efforts, and programs of Montana’s leading livestock industry.
The goal of Leadership, Legacy and The Land will showcase Montana’s livestock industry professionals and inspire the next generation to keep Montana – Montana. The individuals showcased in the series are working every day to keep legacy ranching possible and Montana lands in production agriculture.


The Ranchers’ Voice presented by Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is a place for conversations surrounding policy, the Montana Legislature, and issues that matter most to ranching families in Montana.
Thank You To Our Valued Partners
Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you! Join with us to protect your way of life and your livelihood!
New members can join online, by phone, or by mail.