Students Explore STEM on the Range
This summer, the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) partnered with Montana State University’s Science Math Resource Center to host its first-ever Geospatial & Mapping Camp in Malta. The free, five-day program, held June 9–13, introduced high school students to tools and technologies like mapping software, drones, GPS, and satellite imagery that are increasingly important in agriculture, conservation, and land management.
Training the Next Generation on Real-World Ranches
What does it mean to be “ranch ready”? For participants in the first-ever Montana Ranch Boot Camp, held May 13–16, 2025, in Petroleum County, it meant getting their boots dirty, asking questions, and learning from ranchers with decades of on-the-ground experience. Through real-world exposure to Montana ranching, they gained practical skills, a deeper understanding of the land and lifestyle, and the confidence to keep moving forward—one fence post, one cattle move, and one shared meal at a time.
Building Trust, Growing Impact: Shaun McCabe Receives RSA’s 2025 Gold Star Award
McCabe’s work exemplifies what happens when conservation is rooted in community. MALTA, MT – The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce Shaun McCabe, farm bill biologist for Pheasants Forever in Chinook, MT, as the recipient of the 2025 Gold Star Award. This annual recognition honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to collaborative conservation […]
July 1 Ranch Tour to Spotlight Peer-to-Peer Learning
Featuring the Murdock and Hammond ranches, this tour offers a chance to learn from the land and the people who know it best. Malta, Montana — After a much-needed rain delay earlier this month, the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance has announced a new date for the 2025 North Phillips County Ranch Tour: Tuesday, July 1. Hosted […]
Ranchers Stewardship Alliance to Receive Gift of Historic Webb Ranch Homestead
The property will serve as a space to cultivate new ranchers while emphasizing mentorship, community involvement, and stewardship of working lands. Malta, Montana — One year after announcing a collaborative vision for a ‘grassbank campus,’ the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are proud to share a significant step forward with the […]
Save the Date: North Phillips County Ranch Tour Set for June 16
Explore working lands, share ideas, and build connections at the Hammond and Murdock Ranches. The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance invites you to join us for a day of stewardship, innovation, and community during the North Phillips County Ranch Tour on Monday, June 16, 2025. Registration is now open at www.RanchStewards.org/events. This free event welcomes anyone with […]
Conni French Continues Steadfast Leadership of Ranchers Stewardship Alliance
Taking the reins in January, French is carrying forward RSA’s mission while advancing a grassbank opportunity and navigating funding challenges. Malta, MT — The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is celebrating its first quarter under the leadership of Board President Conni French, who stepped into the role in January following the dedicated tenure of longtime leader […]
They Think They’re Just Ranching
In the vast grasslands of the Northern Great Plains, ranchers have long been the silent stewards of some of America’s most fragile ecosystems. These are people who understand the land in a way few others do—people whose hands are calloused from years of hard work, and whose education often comes from the very soil they […]
2023 Annual Report
RSA Receives National BLM Award
The following is a press release from the Bureau of Land Management: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards, which recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands. The awards were presented Sept. 18 […]