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 Association and Mannix Brothers 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.
Mannix Brothers Ranch
June 20 – 21, 2023 | Helmville, Montana
About our Hosts
The Mannix Brothers Ranch is operated by the ranch’s board of directors, which includes brothers of the fourth generation, David, Randy, and Brent, their wives Peggy, Mo, and Stacey, and three representatives of the fifth generation, Neil, Bryan and Logan. Additionally, there are nine children between the Mannix brothers, of which six of the children are involved in the multi-generational operations of the ranch.
Together, the family manages a truly diversified ranching business comprised of a cow-calf program, stocker program, timber entity, direct-to-consumer grass-finished beef program, and a recently-opened restaurant.
The heart of the Mannix Brothers Ranch sits on an irrigated and sub-irrigated valley bottom. The Nevada Creek flows through the middle of the ranch and provides a majority of the water for irrigation on the ranch.
“We’ve never thought of ourselves as the true “owners” of this land. Instead, we are stewards of the soil, streams, grass, timber, and wildlife that belong to this ecosystem. The land is the lifeblood of our community, and we strive to be worthy caretakers of those resources that fall under our management,” said David Mannix.
Join us June 20 – 21 to learn more about this award-winning ranch and family!
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Grazing Management
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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
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
4:00 p.m. – Gather at the Mannix Brothers Ranch for dinner with ranchers, conservationists, chefs, wildlife advocates and natural resource experts. We’ll get to know one another and have a delicious meal.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
8:00 a.m. – Experience the environmental impact the ranch’s strategic grazing plans, rangeland management, and water conservation work has on the landscape, livestock and the wildlife the ranch supports.
1:30 p.m. – We’ll wrap up, eat lunch, and have a final discussion regarding ranching’s role in sustainability.
Lodging
Delta Hotels Marriott Helena Colonial
2301 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59601
Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at (406) 443-2100.
Please mention the Montana Stockgrowers Association to receive the discounted rate of $107 + taxes and fees.
*Note – hotel reservations must be made by June 1, 2023 to receive the discounted rate.
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!
