23rd Annual Montana Cattlemen’s Day

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL CATTLEMEN’S DAY

DECEMBER 7, 2024 ~ Holiday Inn, Great Falls

ZOOM LOGIN:  https://tinyurl.com/CattlemensDay2024

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ NO REGISTRATION FEE
                              AGENDA
9:00 a.m.       Montana Counties and Federal Agencies
                         Federal agency review and incorporation of local plans
                          John Fahlgren, Valley County Commissioner and MCA Director
Wally Congdon, Lake County Attorney and MCA Director
10:00 a.m.    The Future of Independent Agriculture—The Next Generation
                          Estate and generational transition planning; future opportunities in agriculture
                           John Wagner, Whitefish Estate Attorney and MCA Director
Joe Goggins, Vice-Pres. Vermillion Ranch; Montana Auction Yards
Taylor Brown, President Northern Ag Network
Marsha Goetting Ph.D, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist
Walter Schweitzer, President Montana Farmers Union
NOON            Lunch—Hot roast beef sandwich, garlic mashed potato with gravy and vegie ~  Cost $20
1:00 p.m.       Strategies to Improve Profitability Through Improved Cattle Efficiency
                          Feed, environmental, rangeland, genetic, reproductive, and performance efficiency strategies that can impact and improve overall profitability
                          MCA Director Aimee Hachigian-Gould will serve as moderator
Panel members:  Dr. Sam Wyffels, Dr. Tim DelCurto, Dr. Megan Van Emon and Dr. Sarah McCoski (MSU College of Ag)
3:00 p.m.      Department of Livestock
                          Mike Honeycutt, Executive Officer
Jay Bodner, Brands Enforcement Administrator
Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Montana State Veterinarian
4:00 p.m.      MCA Annual Business Meeting – Open to all members.
Presentation of resolutions; MCA Board nominations; issues for 2025