News & Information
Check in here to see our newsletters, announcements, information on soil health and more.
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update October 2026
Fall has arrived and producers are busy with fall seeding and cattle work. As you get through your fall work, be sure to check out the EMRA activities being planned for 2027.
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update September 2026
September is a busy month with many events! Be sure to check out the newsletter for more info on our Ranch Tours in early September.
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update August 2026
August brings haying, harvest, and hot weather! It’s also a great time to plan for fall. Check our calendar for all the upcoming EMRA and partner activities.
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update July 2026
Happy 4th of July! Be sure to check the newsletter for all of the upcoming EMRA and partner events, including the Low Stress Stockmanship Clinic in Miles City on July 17.
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update June 2026
June is here! Read our monthly update for a summary of our latest workshop and information on upcoming workshops. Don’t forget about Range Days on June 22-24 in Malta!
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Tanya Funk
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EMRA Update May 2026
May will be an exciting month for EMRA! Check out our monthly update for all things related to soil health, worms, weeds, and more.
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Tanya Funk
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Turning Worms, Weeds and Waste into a Biological Bounty, by Adele Stenson
On May 21, Eastern Montana Regenerative Agriculture (EMRA) is hosting a workshop at Springhill Ranch, Wibaux, Montana, jam-packed with techniques for creating and utilizing biological inputs at any scale. Whether you are raising a garden, hay or row crops, this hands-on workshop is designed to provide practical tools and techniques that you can take home…
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Tanya Funk
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Sue FitzGerald
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Soil Health Week – A Town Girl’s Perspective
So you see…we hold this land only for a time. Whether we win it in peace or war, we hold it only in trust for other peoples, and other generations. –Louis L’Amour, FAIR BLOWS THE WIND, p.123 How were you influenced to begin thinking about soil health? I believe I was born to think about…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update February 2026
I just love this image for the month of February so much that I had to use it again this year! Valentines is a day of love and it is fun to think about the things we do and/give up for the love of pursuing a goal or dream. I think we can all recognize…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update January 2026
Happy New Year Regenerators! A word from the Executive Director Thank you all who attended the 2026 kick-off event, which included the EMRA Annual Meeting and Lend a Hand for Health and Wealth in Miles City. I was really inspired by the all the discussion that took place around building our vision statement and pillars.…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update December 2025
A word from the Executive Director As another year ends, I sincerely thank you all for supporting each other in our regenerative journey. When we first met in January of 2020, I had no clear vision of where we’d be today. All I knew was that there was a need for collaboration and community in…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update November 2025
What are YOU thankful for? As plants begin to go dormant, as crops are harvested, and calves weaned it becomes a nice time to reflect. What are you grateful for? What keeps your spark for farming or ranching? What opportunities presented themselves this year? What goals did you reach this year? Take the time…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update October 2025
JOIN US! The more the merrier! Every year EMRA hosts multiple group gatherings that are focused on networking and learning from one another. Typically these gatherings start back up in the fall and are dotted through the winter to get us all geared up for the year ahead. Our first fall gathering is on October…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update September 2025
R2R Mentorship launched Along with WSE, EMRA is proud to launch the Rancher 2 Rancher Mentorship program (R2R). Let us help match you to a fellow rancher who could mentor you along your regenerative journey. As a mentee, you get to learn from peers who have experience that can save you time and money. This program…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update August 2025
R2R Mentorship launched Along with WSE, EMRA is proud to launch the Rancher 2 Rancher Mentorship program (R2R). Let us help match you to a fellow rancher who could mentor you along your regenerative journey. As a mentee, you get to learn from peers who have experience that can save you time and money. This program…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update July 2025
R2R Mentorship launched Along with WSE, EMRA is proud to launch the Rancher 2 Rancher Mentorship program (R2R). Let us help match you to a fellow rancher who could mentor you along your regenerative journey. As a mentee, you get to learn from peers who have experience that can save you time and money. This…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update June 2025
R2R Mentorship launched Along with WSE, EMRA is proud to launch the Rancher 2 Rancher Mentorship program (R2R). Let us help match you to a fellow rancher who could mentor you along your regenerative journey. As a mentee, you get to learn from peers who have experience that can save you time and money. This…
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Sarafina Claeys
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Range Health Guide
From clipping for production, stocking rates and brix rates. You can use this information to start keeping records on your range health.
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update May 2025
The gardening ZOOM on May 8th led to great discussion on regenerative gardening. Thanks to all who attended and shared their knowledge and asked questions. Topics included starting a new garden plot, unique planting methods, plant types, and more. If you were unable to attend and would like the recording please let us know! The…
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Sarafina Claeys
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2024 Member Directory
These EMRA members have elected to share more about their operation. Click on their names to learn more about them. Bruski Ranch Barkley Ranch Dog Butte LLC K/X Ranch, LLC Colin Manuel Daniel & Jenna Magalsky Meyer Family LLP Bohle Angus Ranch Phipps Ranch Coulter Family Ranch Aus Ranch Kerry & Kim Erickson Springhill Ranch…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update April 2025
Early Spring Natives Keep an eye out for these when out and about this spring Pasqueflower Anemone patens photo credit: plantwatch.naturealberta.ca/ Also known as wild crocus, windflower and mayflower. Perennial forb that grows 4-12″ tall. Can be seen right after snow melts in April/May. Leaves are silk and flowers tulip like ranging in colors of…
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Sarafina Claeys
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EMRA Update March 2025
SMALL In-Person Meetings Kick-off! Circle Meeting– Report EMRA hosted a gathering in Circle on the evening of February 12th with a good mix of seasoned members and new faces. The meeting kicked off with introductions and the following challenge question. ‘What traditional values do you carry over from prior generations? This question helped us get to…
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Sarafina Claeys
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March 13th In-Person
Farming: The Frontline of Global Health & Nutrition with Dr. Anneline Padayachee, Nutritional Food Scientist & Holly Stoltz, WSE Supply Chain Coordinator March 13, 2025, 1-4 p.m., Ft Keogh, Miles City This will be an stimulating afternoon focused on food nutrition, enhancing your nutrition literacy, and exploring marketing opportunities for animal by-products. Dr. Anneline Padayachee, an internationally known…
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