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REGISTRATION

Online early bird registration will open in October 2023.

On behalf of the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), we would like to thank you for your commitment to our associations! We hope you will join us at the 139th Annual MSGA Convention & Trade Show. The purpose of the Annual Convention & Trade Show is to provide education, information, fellowship, and an opportunity for the beef industry & MSGA members to set policy that will shape the landscape of cattle ranching in Montana.

All Inclusive Pass – Member vs. Non Member Pricing
Includes all Annual Convention events happening December 6-8

  • Member Pricing
    • Early registration: $225
    • On-site registration: $250
  • Non-Member Pricing
    • Early registration: $275
    • On-site registration: $300

Extra Grand Finale Banquet Ticket $50/ticket
Bringing a spouse, friend or family member to Billings? Get their ticket for the Grand Finale Banquet. 

Friday Pass $125
Includes all events on Friday, Dec 8 (access to the Trade Show, General Session II, Stockgrower Colleges, Presidents Lunch, Committee Meetings, and the Grande Finale Banquet)

Thursday Pass $100 
Includes all events on Thursday, Dec 7 (access to the Trade Show, Opening General Session, Stockgrower Colleges, Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Lunch, Committee Meetings, and the Trade Show Dinner)

Wednesday Pass $50
Includes all events on Wednesday, Dec 6

EVENT AGENDA

Wednesday, Dec 6

MPLC Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, South Ballroom
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
2:00 – 5:00 pm

Young Stockgrowers Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock
3:30 – 5:00 pm

Young Stockgrowers Kick Off Social Hosted by Hall & Hall
5:00 – 6:30 pm

View the full Wednesday schedule (click here)

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Trustee Meeting
Northern Hotel, Enterprise
8:00 – 10:00 am

Grass Conservation Commission Meeting
Northern Hotel, South Ballroom
8:30 – 10:30 am

MPLC & MASGD Joint Board Meeting
Northern Hotel, South Ballroom
10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
12:00 – 4:00 pm

MPLC Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, South Ballroom
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
2:00 – 5:00 pm

Young Stockgrowers Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock
3:30 – 5:00 pm

Young Stockgrowers Kick Off Social Hosted by Hall & Hall
5:00 – 6:30 pm

Thursday, Dec 7

Opening General Session
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
8:00 – 10:00 am

Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Luncheon 
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
12:00 – 2:00 pm

Tax, Finance & Ag Policy Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
2:30  – 5:00 pm

Trade Show Celebration Dinner
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
6:00  – 8:00 pm

View the full Thursday schedule (click here)

Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Opening General Session
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
8:00 – 10:00 am

Stockgrower Colleges
DoubleTree Hotel, Various Rooms
10:15-11:45 a.m.

Montana CattleWomen Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock
10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Luncheon 
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
12:00 – 2:00 pm

Tax, Finance & Ag Policy Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
2:30  – 5:00 pm

Montana CattleWomen Installation, Social & Past Presidents
Northern Hotel, Babcock
5:00 – 6:00 pm

Trade Show Celebration Dinner
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
6:00  – 8:00 pm

Montana CattleWomen New Board of Directors Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Friday, Dec 8

Beef Production & Marketing Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
8:00  – 10:00 am

General Session II 
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
10:15 – 11:15 am

Presidents Lunch
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Montana Agricultural Political Action (MAPA) Reception
Northern Hotel, Hart Albin
5:30  – 6:30 pm

Grand Finale Banquet
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
7:00  – 9:00 pm

View the full Friday schedule (click here)

Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Beef Production & Marketing Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
8:00  – 10:00 am

Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

General Session II 
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
10:15 – 11:15 am

Presidents Lunch
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Stockgrower Colleges
DoubleTree Hotel, Various Rooms
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Second Reading of Resolutions
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
2:45  – 4:00 pm

Women of the West
DoubleTree Hotel, Conference Rm 5
3:00 – 5:00 pm

Third/Final Reading of Resolutions
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2
4:00  – 5:00 pm

Steer of Merit Committee Meeting
Northern Hotel, PB Moss
4:00  – 5:00 pm

Montana Agricultural Political Action (MAPA) Reception
Northern Hotel, Hart Albin
5:30  – 6:30 pm

Grand Finale Banquet
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
7:00  – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30)

COMMITTEE & MEETING AGENDAS

BEEF PRODUCTION AND MARKETING COMMITTEE AGENDA
More info coming soon!

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA
More info coming soon!

TAX, FINANCE AND AG POLICY COMMITTEE AGENDA
More info coming soon!

MONTANA PUBLIC LANDS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
More info coming soon!

LODGING INFORMATION

Hotel rooming blocks have been created at the Double Tree by Hilton and the Northern Hotel.

Reservations must be made by November 21, 2023 in order to guarantee room availability and price.

Please reference Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Annual Convention when making reservations.

Double Tree by Hilton: (406) 252-7400 | Northern Hotel: (406) 867-6767

SPONSORS

This event would not be possible without the support from our sponsors! Become a 2023 sponsor by contacting Joey Berndt at (406) 442-3420 or [email protected].

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