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Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Awards Quarterly Grants to Support Agricultural Education and Industry Programs

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) has distributed $3,250 in its latest round of quarterly grant funding, supporting both classroom-based agricultural education and industry programs that strengthen Montana’s ranching communities. A portion of this funding was awarded through MSF’s Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant, which helps bring hands-on agricultural learning opportunities into K–12 classrooms. In this cycle, … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Invests in Agriculture Education and Leadership Programs Through Grant Awards

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the award of $2,000 in grant funding to support agricultural education and promotion programs across Montana. For this round of funding, grants were awarded to Sweet Grass County Animal Science Center and Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana. Sweet Grass County Animal Science Center was … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Awards Explore Agriculture Classroom Grants to Support Ag Education Across Montana

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is excited to share the recipients of its recently launched education grant program, the Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant. In the Foundation’s first round of funding, the program provided a total of $3,000 in grant funding to six Montana schools. These grants will support educators who integrate agriculture into their classrooms, … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Announces Cattle Drive Program Winners

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Cattle Drive Program, Montana’s largest steer feedout contest. These steers were donated in the fall of 2024 and harvested in late summer of 2025. This year’s awards were announced at the Cattle Drive Donor Banquet in Billings on December 10. Awards … Read more

Ranchers Gather in Billings as MSGA Kicks Off 141st Annual Convention

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) opened its 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show today, bringing ranchers, industry leaders, and partners together in Billings for a week of policy discussions, education and industry collaboration. Day one featured meetings of the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF), the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC), and the Montana Association of State … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Welcomes Applications for its Heritage Scholarship Program; Offers Over $20,000 in Scholarships to Students in 2026

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is encouraging students to apply for scholarships through its Heritage Scholarship Program. Combined, the program will award over $20,000 in scholarships in 2026. The annual deadline to apply is March 15. Applications can be found at www.mtbeeffoundation.org. Heritage Scholarship This scholarship supports college students who are pursuing a four-year degree … Read more

MSF Announces Teacher Grant Program to Bring Agriculture into the Classroom

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant which supports Montana educators who incorporate agriculture into their curriculum with up to $500 in grant funding. The goal of the program is to assist educators in highlighting the role of Montana agriculture and how it integrates in everyday … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Accepting Donations for its 2025 Cattle Drive Program

Become a Cattle Drive Donor The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting donations for its 2025 Cattle Drive program, which allows donations to gain in value to contribute an even larger impact to the future of the agricultural industry. Donations can be made until December 15, 2025, and animal pick up will be coordinated … Read more

Montana Stockgrowers Hosts Immersive Experience for Cattle Drive Donors

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) partnered with AgriBeef to provide a capstone experience which allowed its Cattle Drive Program donors to follow the full lifecycle of their donated steer. Tour participants were also joined by agency directors from the Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana Department of Livestock, and Idaho Department of Agriculture. This exclusive opportunity … Read more

MSF’s TBone Classic Gala Dinner and Golf Tournament Marks 15th Year of Cultivating Industry Partnerships

BILLINGS, Mont. (August 28, 2025) – The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) hosted its 15th Annual TBone Classic Gala Dinner and Golf Tournament in Billings, Mont., at the Briarwood Golf Club, August 13 – 14. With over 200 attendees and 35 teams, the event raised over $40,000 to benefit Montana’s ranching industry through education, leadership, … Read more

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