Elizabeth J

Counties of interest

Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Cascade, Flathead, Golden Valley, Jefferson, Missoula, Musselshell, Park Livingston, Ravalli, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Yellowstone

Planned Operation

Hay & Forage, Large Animal (cattle, sheep, goats)

Check all experience and education that apply to you and your farming partners

Informal apprenticeship, General farming (less than 3 years), General farming (over 3 years)

Land Tenure

Buy/Sell, Lease, Partnership, RSA Grass Link, Open to other arrangements

Briefly describe your current occupation(s) and responsibilities and list previous agricultural employment and experiences. If you are currently farming or ranching, please state the size, type(s), and location of the operation.

Hello! My name is Elizabeth, my husband Warren and I are beginner/ first generation ranchers. A bit about us and our background; we live in north central Minnesota, my husband has been in the agricultural business working for larger operations and hauling cattle for five years prior to starting our small herd. Warren is also a skilled heavy equipment/ diesel mechanic and currently works as a full time field service technician to help support the growing operation. Both my husband and I have a big heart for agriculture and it is truly our passion. We currently have a small herd of Hereford beef cattle and are looking into options for relocating to a more ranching friendly community and to expand our operation. I would love to hear about any opportunities you might have available.

Acreage

41-100, 101-500, 500+

Farming Practices

Conventional, Organic, Other

Please elaborate on the type(s) of agricultural operation you plan on running.

Our goal is to run a cow calf operation and market direct to consumer. We prefer grass fed but are not opposed to grain for finishing.

Elaborate on the farming practices you plan on using.

We would like to implement regenerative practices and rotational grazing.

If you are interested in another type of business arrangement, please explain

Ideally we would love to lease to own if possible.

Onsite Housing

Yes

Please elaborate on the kind of additional training/information that would help you:

We are first generation ranchers and are very open to any and all information available!