Free CattleFax Webinar Coming to a Computer Near You

January 23, 2024 – The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance is excited to announce the return of their highly anticipated “Rural Resilience” webinar series. Back for a fourth consecutive year, this free online event aims to empower and educate our ranching and rural communities on financial, ecological, and social resilience.

Held the fourth Thursday of January, February, March, and April, the Rural Resilience series features experienced, hand-selected speakers who are experts in their respective fields. Attendees can look forward to gaining valuable insights, knowledge, and inspiration in this interactive format.

Here’s what’s on tap for 2024:

January 25 – “Cattle Market Update and Strategies” with Matthew McQuagge, CattleFax
February 22 – “Goats: Lessons Learned in the First Five Years” with Carmen Salveson
March 28 – “Community Resilience 101: Why Resilience is a Concept to Embrace with Caution” with Julia Haggerty, Montana State University
April 25 – “Selling Beef When Deep Freezers are Aplenty…and Processors Not So Much” with Montana RancHERS Beef Co.

Each event is held from 7-8:30 p.m. MT and will include an opportunity for questions. Upon registration at www.RanchStewards.org/Events, a Zoom link will be mailed to all attendees. For past installments of the Rural Resilience webinar series, visit the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance YouTube channel.

About the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance

The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance is a rancher-led, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and community outreach, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.

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