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"I didn't want to sit at a desk all day," Graham says as he
laughs, "I've had so many firsts in the last two months: first
branding, first lambing, first cale drive, you name it. Now, I
don't know what else I would do."
Currently, there are four Quivira apprentices on three
operations in Montana. e paid apprenticeships last for
around eight months and there are opportunities to participate
for a second year as a journeyman, as well as assistance
post-apprenticeship finding a job in agriculture. e goal is
to expand the program to provide more opportunities for
aspiring ranchers and have more mentor ranches signed up
for the 2020 season. roughout 2019, there will be mentor
trainings for interested ranchers and farmers and Ranch 101
workshops in Montana for people interested in becoming
an apprentice.
To find out more you can go to: hps://quiviracoalition.org/newagrarian/
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Hank, a Great Pyrenees guard dog,
rolls over to get his belly rubbed as
the sheep watch, on the Barthelmess
Ranch south of Malta, Montana.
- Money for college
- Low-cost health care
- Enlistment Bonus
For more information visit montanaguard.net/contact
to find a recruiter near you
I thank the Montana Army National Guard
for that. I am a part-time everyday citizen
and part-time Soldier.
Should my state or country need me,
I am at the ready to defend it.
I have more to give, and that's because
the Guard has given me More than I can
the Guard has given me More than I can
repay: confidence, courage, and
leadership skills.
Plus other benefits, like:
