​​The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) today announced the three candidates selected to represent Montana at the 2025 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). Scheduled for May 29 through June 6, Leoma Donsbach, Garrett Harshbarger, and Chance Wilson will visit segments of the beef industry across the nation with other young agriculture professionals from other states. 

Leoma Donsbach, Roy

Leoma Donsbach is the owner of Data Genie, LLC, which provides data management and genomic resources to seedstock and commercial cow/calf operations. Through her company, Donsbach works with clients in 26 states and manages data for over 18,000 calving age females. Donsbach is a graduate of MSGA’s M Bar Leadership Academy and serves as chair of MSGA’s Seedstock Committee. She also serves as treasurer/secretary for the Montana Simmental Association. 

Garrett Harshbarger, Whitehall

Garrett Harshbarger owns and operates a cow/calf operation in southwest Montana where he markets steers to feeders and heifers as replacement females. Harshbarger serves as a director for the Southwest Montana Stockmen Association and is a participant of the current MSGA M Bar Leadership Academy cohort. 

Chance Wilson, Scobey

Together with his wife and family, Chance Wilson, owns a commercial Angus cow/calf operation in Scobey, Mont. Wilson is currently serving on the MSGA board of directors representing the northeastern district and is a graduate of MSGA’s M Bar Leadership Academy. 

YCC provides young leaders with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the industry, from cattle and beef production to the consumer, including exposure to the national grassroots process. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the offices of Montana’s congressional delegation to discuss issues of critical importance to America’s cattle and beef producers and advocate for their industry during a day spent on Capitol Hill.

Funds to sponsor YCC candidates are graciously provided by the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation and the Montana Young Stockgrowers. 

Learn more about YCC at www.mtbeef.org/advocacy/ycc.

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With 140-years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.

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