Western Triangle Ag Research Center

Type of farm or business

Grain

If farming/ranching, select your primary market channels:

Other

Please elaborate on your marketing strategy

Research

Type of Network

Email consultations, Phone consultations, Event hosting, i.e. hosting groups of beginning farmers for events or learning opportunities

Experience

Hay & Forage, Grain, Crop rotation/planning, Cover crops, Commodities, Harvest and handling, Machinery and equipment

Focus of Mentorship

The Western Triangle Ag Research Center conducts research primarily in the areas of agronomy, insect pests, and variety trials. Variety trials include wheat, barley, durham, pulses chickpeas, canola, and alfalfa. field trials on site and in collaboration with growers. Insect pest research focuses on pests of these crops. Research is focused on dryland systems. More information can be found at the Western Triangle Ag Research Station website. Copy and paste this link in a new tab: http://agresearch.montana.edu/wtarc/

How many years have you been farming, if applicable?

38 Years

Are there times that are better for you to provide mentorship?

The research station operates between 9-5 year round. Staff can be reached on cell phone for urgent consultation. cell numbers can be found on individual staff pages.