Seeking Participants for Young Ag Couples Conference

The Montana Department of Agriculture will host the 37th annual Young Ag Couples Conference on January 18-21, 2017, at the Radisson Colonial Hotel in Helena.The conference will explore contemporary issues facing family-operated agribusinesses as well as development of leadership skills needed to survive in the cyclical economic climate of agriculture.Couples selected to participate in the conference will have lodging and meal costs paid while in attendance. There is a conference registration fee of $50 per couple. To be eligible, couples should demonstrate leadership abilities and earn their primary living from farming, ranching, agribusiness, or other agricultural enterprises. The age group preference is 25-45 years of age.This conference is funded in part by grants from agricultural organizations, including MGGA, and by the department’s Agricultural Finance Program. Due to funding restrictions couples may only attend the conference once.Nominations will be accepted until January 6. If you are interested in attending, please fill out a nomination form and send it directly to Walt Anseth at wanseth@mt.gov.