Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Tour
The Raising the Steaks Tour gather an intimate group of thoughtful, creative individuals who represent chefs, foodservice professionals, wildlife advocates, ranchers, scientists, conservationists, storytellers, water users, and more to put their boots on the ground and their heads in the game in facilitated diverse and informative discussions that highlight current issues and solutions to challenges ranchers and conservationists face when managing private and public lands for future generations.
You’re Invited!
You’re invited to join Montana Stockgrowers Foundation and Goggins Ranch as we explore how ranching and conservation work hand in hand. As an attendee, you will get hands-on ranch experience, positive discussion, and exclusive access to industry and sustainability experts on a beautiful, multi-generational, award-winning ranch.
Goggins Ranch
September 23, 2024 | McAllister and Ennis, Montana
About our Hosts
Recognized in 2023 as the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award winner, the Goggins Ranch exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry.
The Goggins Ranch is operated by siblings Janet Endecott and Pat Goggins and Janet’s daughter, Rachel Endecott. Pat’s wife Michelle and Pat and Janet’s sister Betty are also integral parts of the operation.
Together, the family manages a cross-bred cow/calf operation, running 180 mother cows. Operating between two locations, the Goggins Ranch manages their cow herd in McAllister, Mont., as well as a property in Ennis, Mont.
Join us September 23 to learn more about this award-winning ranch and family!
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Grazing Management
Wildlife Management
Water Development
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“We are excited to have yet another Montana ranch be recognized at the regional level for their hard work and dedication to land stewardship. It just goes to show that Montana ranchers are leaders in land management and actively work to protect and improve the environment because they know environmental stewardship and good business go hand-in-hand.”
John Grande, MSGA President
Tentative Agenda
MONDAY, September 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Gather at the Goggins Ranch in Ennis to discuss riparian management strategies, wildlife fencing and management, and tour the Goggins’ family feed store Feeds N’ Needs.
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:15 p.m. – Arrive at the McAllister Ranch to discuss the Goggins’ cattle operation and the family’s headgate project.
4:30 p.m. – Social and Dinner at the fairgrounds.
Lodging
A block of rooms available is at Red Bear Inn. Can be reserved online: https://groups.bookingcenter.com/?site=REDBEAR
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Transportation
Transportation will depart at 9:50 am from the hotel.
Environmental Stewardship Award Program
Each year, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen with examples and ideas which may be useful on their own farming and ranching operations.
Established in 1991, the national Environmental Stewardship Award Program provides an opportunity for the beef industry to showcase the stewardship and business practices that exist together on progressive farms and ranches.
State winners selected by the Montana Stockgrowers Association advance to the regional and national levels. Since the establishment of the program, Montana has won 14 regional awards and two national awards.
Sponsors
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, who help make this event a success!
