Locals attend Young Ag Couples Conference

This year's annual Young Ag Couples Conference (YACC) took place January 15th through 18th in Helena. Local couples Dave and Alex Loudermilk, Chris and Lauren Meccage and Greg and Brittani Brence attended. YACC is a great opportunity for young farm and ranch couples to learn and network with their peers. The conference focuses on leadership skills, estate planning and strategies for a successful ranch business.

The annual event is sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Montana agriculture organizations. Each year between thirty and forty couples attend. Participants are nominated by various agricultural organizations based on leadership qualities. They are couples who make their primary living from farming, ranching, agribusiness or other agricultural enterprises.

Couples interested in attending should reach out to the Carter County Conservation District for more information or to be nominated by contacting Stephanie Carroll at 406-775-8716 ext. 101, or stephanie.carroll@mt.nacdnet.net.