FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lee Boyer
December 16, 2005 (406) 444-2402
TTY (406) 444-4687

Young Ag Couples Invited to Conference

HELENA, Mont. — Young farm and ranch couples from throughout Montana will meet January 4-7, 2006, to learn about communication skills, government, financial planning, and other aspects of leadership.

The 26th annual Young Ag Couples Conference will be held at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel in Helena. The conference is sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture in cooperation with agricultural organizations.

To qualify, couples must be actively engaged in agriculture or agribusiness. Participants usually are nominated by Montana agricultural organizations. However, couples who are interested in attending or learning more about the conference can contact Lee Boyer, Rural Development Bureau chief at (406) 444-2402 or by e-mail at agr@state.mt.us.

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