Master hunters volunteer for a day of ranch work
The hunter’s perspective, from the One Montana August newsletter: In the words of one volunteer, Pippin Wallace, “The French’s gave me a deep appreciation for their role as stewards of the land and its challenges. They shared a vision where the betterment of the land is the long goal and their cattle are just one […]
HIRING! RSA office administrator
Ranching, Conservation, Communities – A winning team! Would you like to be a part of the team? Ranchers Stewardship Alliance is hiring a part-time office administrator. Submit your application by Sept. 7 by email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Questions? Call 406-654-1405 Job Title: Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Office Administrator Accountable to: President of […]
Students and Stewards: A Story of Collaboration
Students from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, University of Wyoming, Sheridan Community College, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville found themselves this past summer traversing together across Montana’s rangelands surrounding Malta. They carried tools to measure vegetation cover and evaluate wildlife habitat on native rangeland, restored grassland sites, and cropland. Now, you may be asking, […]
Always Improving
Ede Breitmeier runs a complicated operation. With multiple herds paired with certain prime bulls, there are a lot of moving parts that make this registered angus operation work. Add in complexities of Northern Montana weather, drought and severe winters, and a separate full-time job (other than ranching) it is enough to make anyone’s head spin. […]
Ranches Saving Imperiled Songbirds
Laura Nowlin of the Winnett ACES organization wrote a great article on how working ranching ranches are saving imperiled songbirds. Click on the link to read the full article. http://prairiepopulist.org/rangeland-bird-conservation/?fbclid=IwAR382x-z4ko-ibk0rjonqgzDRJ5SB9QxhLSloXnkDgqqKIHyqvTbylnGrOk Spragues Pipit, Kelsey Molloy, TNC of Montana Photo
NFWF Big Game Grant Awarded
Date: May 3, 2019 Contact: [email protected] Secretary Bernhardt Announces $10.7 Million in Public-Private Support for Big Game Migration Corridors Partnership between DOI, NFWF, and ConocoPhillips benefits elk, mule deer and pronghorn in 6 Western states WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced the award of $2.1 million in grants to state and local partners in […]
Expand on Your Ranching for Profit Knowledge
Dave Pratt will be coming to Malta June 6-7, 2019 for another Ranching for Profit workshop. Click on the links below for Dave’s biography and times and dates of workshop. Sign up today to reserve a spot. https://ranchstewards.org/educationoutreach/upcoming-events-workshops/ 2016.1.20 Abreviated Bio w DVD picture
Cattle Helping with Carbon Sequestration
How cattle can help with carbon sequestration! Learn more here. https://www.beefresearch.org/sustainability/q04/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2fqn-gTRkhJZA_tyveDlyncJe0XEGk6UpTeTho74ZxbpuK2kOnYYAnilk
Welcome Casey Coulter
We are pleased to welcome Casey Coulter to the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Board. Casey and his wife, Lacey, were featured in an NRCS conservation video on transitioning conservation practices on their ranch. This is a great video on their ranching operation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjX1_yn_uOI&app=desktop
Rural American – We are Here! by Laura Nowlin
The Prairie Populist has a great article written by Laura Nowlin. Laura is a board member of the Winnett ACES (Agricultural Community Enhancement and Sustainability). Thank you Laura for letting us share your story. http://prairiepopulist.org/rural-america-laura-nowlin/
