Podcasts about Western Montana

Summertime in Western Montana means long days, time outside, and for many, farmer's markets. But beyond the once a week event, people have become increasingly distanced from their food. One local publication is working to change that.

Most Montanans have probably heard the old phrase: "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it will change." Montanans could get a striking demonstration of that phenomenon this week, forecasters say.

Montana author Philip Burgess joins host Mike Smith in the Trail 103.3 studio alongside longtime friend and creative collaborator Ednor Therriault. Together, they talk about Burgess's powerful new memoir, The Bunch Quitter — a sweeping, poetic account of a life spent drifting through America during the '60s and '70s in pursuit of ultimate freedom. From the windswept badlands of eastern Montana to sleeping under stars on the Gulf Coast, Burgess reflects on memory, pain, growth, and the cost of independence. Hear stories behind the book, the role of personal truth in writing, and what it means to be a true bunch quitter.Recorded ahead of the book release party at Shakespeare & Co. in Missoula.

Growing specialty cut flowers for retail floral shops is a very specific niche and today's guest, Jamie Rogers of Killing Frost Farm in Helena, Montana, has a lot to share on this topic! Jamie co-founded the business with Carly Jenkins in 2014, the “killing frost” name a tongue-in-cheek reference to extreme drops to freezing temperatures […] The post Episode 720: Killing Frost Farm's Jamie Rogers on solo flower farming in western Montana appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

One of the biggest wildfires in the American west right now is burning about 4 miles north of Plains in western Montana's Sanders County.

https://www.thewestsidetheater.com/abundanceSHOW DATES|TIMESMay 16 @ 7:30pmMay 17 @ 2pmMay 17 @ 7:30pmLocation: Montana TheaterUniversity of Montana Campus, PARTV buildinglocation note:Due to the overwhelming enthusiasm about abunDANCE from both cast and audience, we moved the show to the Montana Theater!We're excited to be able to offer more seats, easier parking, and more cast and audience accessibility by being on campus for this year's community production!about the showWestside Theater's newest community productionLast year, there was 40 Over 40.This year, we have abunDANCE!Produced by Westside Theater and Bare Bait Dance, abunDANCE highlights local choreographers and dancers, ages 12 - 72.From novices to professional movers,  abunDANCE brings together the celebration of art, dance and the enthusiasm of our Western Montana community.The performance showcases choreography by some of Missoula's favorite creative voices… and 75+ Missoula dancers with a rich variety of experiences and backgrounds will grace the abunDANCE stage.You won't want to miss this incredible community evening of dance.abun-dance choreographersKate Jordan AugustoKelly BoumaLiana DillonJoy FrenchJennifer KerberElle LundgrenAmy RagsdaleKatie ThompsonAlissa TuckerNicole Wolcottand Heidi Eggert's New Visions Danceabun-dance performersMaya AndersonDevinne ArchulettaTara Beckman BallisTracy Boehm BarrettKelly BoumaMolly BradfordKaty BrownSara CloseBetsy CraskeAmanda CravensLiz DaviesBeverly DupreeStacey DuncanKelsey ElkinsNina ErvingCarol EvansNeave FlemingWendy Forber-PrattLaurel FranchellKatie Gehn SimpsonDori GilelsElke GovertsenKate HarrisonHeather HarpBuck HendersonMcKenzie JavorkaErin KautzChristopher KeoghKathryn Marie KellyAlyssa KennamerGillian KesslerKeely LarsonElle LundgrenCarolyn J. LewisKylie LopuchElle LundgrenRavi MarsolekErynn McNeillAshley MelwaniLori MitchellKatrina MorganMelissa Moss-LarsonJosie O'MearaAnn PeacockNicole PostAntara QuinonesSarah ReynoldsCarrie RicherLinds SandersCassie SappAnnica ScheerensMichelle ScruggsEmma SelforsKathleen ShannonAshley SherburneSage SutcliffeTracy ToppMelissa TurkBlair WareEmily WeilerAnya WellsNicole WolcottJenny Zillioxand Heidi Eggert's New Visions Dance & friends

Our word of the week is “Missoula Unions,” in reference to the panel discussion of union members held on May Day, sponsored by the Western Montana chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, that we will play in its entirety. We will follow up the panel discussion recording with the thoughts and analysis of our Voice of the People hosts, Linda Gillison, Soundman Jim and Mark.

Land management agencies across the state are starting on prescribed burning projects across western Montana. Prescribed fires reduce hazardous fuels and can be beneficial to forest ecosystems.

In the outdoor and environmental space, conservation is at the heart of so many discussions, but how those stories are told can make a difference. Whether it's connecting policy to personal experiences or framing climate change through the lens of recreation, good storytelling has the power to inspire action.Joining me today is journalist and poet Sage Marshall. Sage has built a career covering outdoor recreation and conservation, with a focus on hunting and fishing media. In this episode, we'll explore what makes a conservation story compelling, how to find and develop relatable figures, and the role that place and personal experience play in shaping narratives. Plus, we'll discuss how storytelling in outdoor media is evolving and what the future might hold for conservation journalism.Sage Marshall is a poet, essayist, and outdoors journalist from southwest Colorado. He has lived across the U.S. and currently resides in Western Montana, where he explores the rivers and mountains around Missoula with his partner Bela and their adopted bird dog Gunney. He's a student of many outdoor pursuits, from skiing and backpacking to fly fishing and duck hunting. Marshall is a contributing writer and former editor of Field & Stream. His creative work has been featured in publications such as The Missouri Review, Sport Literate, swamp pink, and elsewhere. Echolocation (Middle Creek Publishing), which weaves the landscapes and ecologies of the American West against themes of violence, adolescence, and beauty, is his debut poetry collection. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------Sage MarshallWebsite: https://www.sagemarshall.com/Book: https://www.sagemarshall.com/echolocationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagemarshall/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagemwrites/

Meet Erika Spaulding; we're honored that she took the time out of all the things she does to tell her story. From her work at the Humane Society, to wedding photography, to being a foster parent and so much more; Erika is proof that you can take an unconventional route and get what you want out of life. Check out her photography: https://www.inspiredbymontana.com/ Learn more about her work at the Humane Society: https://myhswm.org/

Dive into our conversation with Whisper Camel Means, a wildlife biologist from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, as she illuminates the critical role of Indigenous knowledge in wildlife conservation. Discover the stark realities facing Turtle Island's wildlife, explore the rich history of the Salish and Kootenai peoples [https://csktribes.org/], and learn how we can alter our behaviors to coexist harmoniously with our non-human relatives. This episode, recorded at the end of last year, is a profound reminder of our interdependence with nature and a call to action for preserving the legacy of our planet's diverse ecosystems for generations to come. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Whisper Camel-Means is the Division Manager of the Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation in the Natural Resources Department for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the Flathead Reservation [https://csktribes.org/] in Western Montana. She is a wildlife biologist by training and now an administrator over multiple disciplines including restoration of the Bison Range for the Tribes [https://bisonrange.org/about/]. She works on outreach projects and climate change planning. She is an enrolled tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, Indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 203

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale spent an information packed hour with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Wildlife Manager for Region 2, Liz Bradley. Liz and Rigger covered it all from where to find the Elk, Mulies and Whitetail Deer to the best spots to bag some Grouse, Waterfowl and yes even, though rare for the area, the elusive Pronghorn. Liz even covered some great ideas on where to find Black Bears, Mountain Lions and more! Rigger got all the questions he could think of answered, including things like what type of hunting the region is most noted for, what the private land hunting accessibility is like, what the biggest challenges the region is currently facing and what the biggest accomplishments Liz and her crew have made recently! West-Central Montana can be an extremely successful place to hunt IF you know all the current information about the area and this Podcast is THE place to get all of that, so get to listening and then go have a successful hunt!Links:Click here to look through the FWP Big Game Hunting Forecast for Region 2.If you would like to learn more about Region 2, click here.Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley also mentioned a great report for you Region 2 Elk Hunters called the 2024 State of the Elk for Region 2. Click here to read the latest version of that report! You can also find more great ongoing updates on the Region 2 Facebook Page by clicking here! Or why not signup to get regular updates by clicking here!Click here to use the FWP Hunt Planner Map.To learn more about the FWP Region 2 Block Management Program as well as to get property maps and more for Region 2 click here.Click here to get up to date on all Montana hunting regulations.To learn how to collect a CWD sample from your harvested animal click here.Do you have questions or comments for Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley? Click here to send her an email.Click here to send Downrigger Dale an email.Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Jeremy & Melissa, the awesome couple behind the popular YouTube channel Good Simple Living, boasting over 500K subscribers. We dive deep into their incredible journey of faith, leaving Washington to build a thriving homestead in the wilderness of Idaho. Their story is filled with powerful moments of seeing God's hand guiding their every step, from uprooting their lives to creating a sustainable, simple living lifestyle for their family. But their mission extends far beyond their homestead. Jeremy & Melissa share how they've used their platform to give back, most notably through their efforts to raise funds for the Childhood Cancer Coalition, which supports children and families across North Idaho, Eastern Washington, & Western Montana. The Childhood Cancer Coalition is a private organization, so they don't get any federal funding. This is their 5th year & it's getting bigger each year! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS AMAZING EVENT, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR DONATIONS IN BY 10/31/24!   You can help them raise funds by sending personal checks to the Childhood Cancer Coalition & then mailing those checks to the address: Good Simple Living 7167 1st ST PO Box 546 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-0546 Also check out their podcast New World Old Soul! It's SO GOOD!! This episode will captivate you with heartfelt stories, moments of laughter, & their unwavering faith. Don't miss this chance to hear how they've built an amazing life centered on faith, family, and generosity. - https://youtu.be/LBTLYKXt_44 Key Discussion Points: Good Simple Living New Baby Blessing Parenting V.S. Vlogging Accidental YouTubers Leap Of Faith DIY Homebuild Christmas Toy Drive Homesteading Being Bold In Their Faith New World Old Soul  - Want to learn how to Podcast?  Check out my course How To Start, Launch, & Run Your Podcast in 30 days HERE! Get the PDF version of the course HERE! Podcasting Legacy: How to Start, Launch, & Run A Podcast To Leave A Legacy – e-book NOW AVAILABLE!! Go HERE!!  - INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR OF OUR SHOW? Fill out the form HERE! - Be sure to FOLLOW Good Simple Living -  Instagram YouTube Facebook Be sure to FOLLOW New World Old Soul Podcast -  YouTube Apple Be sure to FOLLOW Nevaeh Souza -  YouTube Instagram - Thanks for watching! Check out another playlist on my channel: The Erik Allen Show Podcasts Featuring Erik Allen Voice Over Work  Product Reviews Fun   - FREE Resources to help you

Montana's prolonged dry and warmer-than average conditions will end abruptly later this week.

Some Montana parents sending their students back to school this fall had new options to pick from. The state's first batch of 17 public charter schools opened their doors less than a year after they first got the green light.

Western Montana's weather this month featured a little bit of everything: heat, powerful storms, some rain and even an early taste of late fall. In other words, experts say it was a normal August.

Starting Saturday, August 3rd, campfires are banned in Northwest Montana as Stage 1 fire restrictions take effect in Flathead and Lincoln counties, Flathead and Kootenai forests, Glacier National Park, and state lands. Even after Tuesday's rainfall, hot weather is on the horizon with highs in the upper 90s and a heat advisory in place. No new fires have been reported, but current fires are being closely monitored. Expect smoke from Oregon fires to impact Western Montana. A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

After becoming a high-school valedictorian, Donato was 1 of 3 Biology Majors in the US to receive the prestigious Department of Defense SMART Scholarship. He went on to become a Boise State Magna Cum Laude graduate while volunteering in South Africa & studying wildlife ecology in Western Montana.During the Covid-19 shutdowns, he found real estate investing which led to his first wholesaling company and now 176 residential and commercial multi-family rental units owned all by age 23.In 2021, he met Drew McCluskey and together they founded BrightInvestor - a real estate data visualization platform designed to help real estate investors buy with confidence anywhere in the US.. Donato Callahan is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Donato Callahan? Reach out at .Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.  ************************************************************************  GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS  LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/  WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow  ************************************************************************   ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW   Hear from successful real estate investors across every asset class on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. We interview real estate pros from every asset class and learn what strategies they used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families. The REI Club is an interview-based real estate show that will teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Join us as we delve into our guests career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.  #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestate   Send us a Text Message.Interested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the Show.

Multiple fires are blazing across Western Montana: a 200-acre fire on the Flathead Reservation, a small island fire on Lower Stillwater Lake, and a human-caused fire on Lion Mountain in Whitefish. Near Missoula, the Butler Creek Fire has reached 300 acres, while the Miller Peak Fire is 25% contained at 2,581 acres. Smoke from neighboring states and Canada is impacting air quality, currently rated as moderate in the Flathead Valley.  A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Today, we are interviewing Jon Sepp and Brittany Masters of Roam Free Ranch! Located in beautiful Western Montana, Roam Free is veteran-owned and woman-owned. They are first-generation ranchers and regenerative agriculture enthusiasts. They strongly believe in the old Boy Scout campground rule of leaving the land better than we found it. The goal is food freedom for all, and they are absolutely nuts about the American bison. Roam Free Ranch - https://goroamfree.com/ Guest Ranch - https://www.thehightailranch.com/ To learn more about AGA, visit: https://www.americangrassfed.org/ To inquire about your ranch becoming AGA certified, contact aga@americangrassfed.org To become an AGA Certified Producer, visit: https://www.americangrassfed.org/become-a-certified-producer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grassfed/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grassfed/support

Send us a Text Message.This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Neal Cote' of PikeWhisper.com and Bite Me Flies. Neal is an amazing Fly Fishermen, Custom Fly Tyer and a great teacher of fishermen. Believe us, if he can teach ole Downrigger a bunch, he can teach anyone. Neal really went all out in sharing his knowledge in this podcast, from covering the rivers and streams to the hidden lakes that few go to all around Western Montana. And fly fishing is not his only area of expertise he also shared some great knowledge about bait fishing, jigging and well,  just  listen to the podcast. If you have ever wanted to know about all the great places to catch Rainbows, Browns, Brookies, Kokanee, Bass and of course one of his specialties, HUGE PIKE, you just got to listen to this week's podcast! As Rigger put it; “After talking with Neal, I can't wait to hit the waterways of Western Montana! This is going to be the best spring and summer of fishing ever!” Neal even shared some great ideas on how to fish the rivers and streams when the runoff is going hard. He also talked about some really cool techniques to trigger fish to bite when they get the lockjaw on those hot summer days! Class is in session gang, and you are going to learn a TON listening to this week's Podcast!Links:If you would like to learn more about Neal Cote' and see all his amazing flies just click here and why not do a little shopping while you are there! If you would like to get some ideas from the websites that Neal and Rigger talked about, click here. Or here. Of course, one of the best outdoor sites you can find is here!After you listen to the podcast. If you would like to ask Neal any questions, click here to send him an email. Don't forget to tell Downrigger Dale what you thought of this week's podcast or give him your ideas for topics for future podcasts by clicking here to email him.Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

If there is a "Cult of the Outdoors" in Western Montana, then John Perry is one of the ring leaders. The longtime guide, outfitter, lodge operator and fly creator is responsible for a generation of young, educated Missoulians pursuing river-life. Because, John knows how to make the most of the river miles. Perry's clients become kids again and excerpts from his riverfront camps seem like fantasy...but most of it is true! https://www.johnperryflyfishing.com/ https://clarkforkriverlodgemt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 30 business leaders and government officials met in Missoula Friday to discuss ways to keep western Montana's wood products industry afloat after two sawmills announced closures.

Pyramid Mountain Lumber has been a staple in Western Montana’s economy for 75 years. It’s weathered numerous storms in that time, but has recently announced its closure amidst the challenges with today’s inflation and housing-deprived labor market. Company President Todd […] The post Pyramid Mountain Lumber Powering Down first appeared on Voices of Montana.

January's weather did little to improve Montana's record low snowpack. It's going to take a major change in the weather to improve conditions.

Starlight Thursdays Episode 199. Welcome SPACE CHUNK to the series! He's been behind the booth for the past 9 years. You may have had the pleasure of hearing him play at Forest Creatures 6, a few open decks and house parties around Bozeman. Let's take a closer look into the world of SPACE CHUNK Why did you get into it? Growing up in Minneapolis I was a midwest hip hop head and was introduced to the turntablist/beats side of DJing. Artists like DJ Abilities and Ant were big inspirations with a focus on sample based mixing and scratching on top of drum loops. When I moved to Bozeman in 2013 I got introduced to bass music by taking road trips up to Missoula to see a show and then driving back to Bozeman before class started the next day. At the time we really didn't know what we were doing but we were seeing these insane artists like Excision, Pretty Lights, Zeds Dead, and Odesza in venues like the Wilma and Tophat. After one of those shows I remember my friends and I downloading a cracked version of Ableton and started making mix tapes as a way to share music. Learning the basics of Ableton opened the door to producing and I eventually got into making my own tracks. Following those artists we saw at the Wilma; I ended up attending Shambhala 2015 for my first camping music festival, which gave me an introduction to festival culture and dance focused DJing. After my first Shambhala I bought my first DJ controller and ever since then DJing and producing have been my main creative outlets. What inspires you about electronic music? From an artistic standpoint I love the act of combining sounds to make something new. Like a classic liquid track might make me feel nostalgic and a modern tech-step track might make me feel groovy. What happens when I play them back to back, or double drop them together? I might end up with some new sound more complex than either song by itself. I think every sound has the ability to trigger a memory or idea, and I really try to lean into that when mixing songs together. What inspires you about electronic music culture? I love the insane amount of effort and creativity that goes into every event. From the organizers to the attendees, everyone is always giving it 100%. Also the culture of extreme acceptance is awesome. Tell us about your mix?   I start it off with my newest original remix, and then dive into a compilation of the floatiest DnB songs I've been able to find over the last year or so. I have a process where I'll freestyle a quick mix and then listen to the mix on a bike, ski, or drive making note on what tracks and combos fit the vibe of what I'm doing. This mix is sort of the "best of" from all those mixes and is my best interpretation of road tripping and recreating around Western Montana. Lots of funk, soul, and hip hop influence, with a backbone of DnB rollers and deep bass. Inspired by Diesel Boy, DownLink, and Alan Flava. For more SPACE CHUNK check out https://soundcloud.com/spacechunk

To our surprise, a medical doctor's day to day does NOT look like an episode of Grey's Anatomy and while Montana does not have a medical school, Amy Smith was able to return to the community she was raised in thanks to the WWAMI program; a program through the University of Washington. We learned a ton about what it takes to go through medical school and her experience being a doctor in Missoula in this interesting episode. Learn more about the WWAMI program in Montana: https://education.uwmedicine.org/montana-wwami/ Check out the clinic she serves at: https://westernmontanaclinic.com/

Physically and metaphorically Robin and Julia Rogers put their minds, hearts and hands together to create sculptural works in glass – their chosen material because of its inherent qualities of luminosity, viscosity, and seductive flow. Their inspiration is drawn from the natural world, personal experience, family life, music, psychology, and science. Robin and Julia state: “Complex and mystifying, the human mind drives us, but the subtle inner workings remain, to certain extent, unknown. Delving into the psyche, our work explores the human mind to reveal a metaphorical interior of ideas, emotions, and mystery. Floating in the vast sea of our own thought we are alone. This solitude, both deeply haunting and beautiful, is ours to contemplate, conquer, and call our own. Our minds never stop imagining the possibilities of what can be explored, discovered, shared, and executed.” In their series, Architecture of the Mind, heads are turned into buildings whose history and occupancy is contemplated. Each building has its own unique story, a background different from the one living next door. Community is formed, despite the differences, allowing life to thrive in this modern, fast-paced world. Thoughts from day-to-day life, memories, or even multiple personalities are reflected in these works. Animalia is also a driving and important theme in the narrative of the Rogers' work. Since the advent of human expression, animals have been ever present. The artists feel that animals have a certain wisdom and intuition that brings alignment with the natural world. There is something to be learned from the animal spirit; especially in today's fast paced digital life where it is easy to forget that we, ourselves, are inseparable from nature. Human Hybrids (Bioengineered) is a series of anthropomorphic humans, where animal and human DNA have been melded together. Imagine the possibilities of a not- so-distant future, where rapid breakthroughs in genetic research, advances in molecular biology, and new reproductive technologies, allow scientists to manipulate human DNA at the gene level to cure inheritable diseases. In this plausible future, parents can choose which of their own genes to share with their children and which to omit. One can even imagine how animal genes could be introduced to give heightened senses and new abilities to these superhuman species.  Discovering how to translate their ideas into glass can be both challenging and rewarding. After scale drawings are made, Robin and Julia decide who will make which parts of the sculpture and hot work begins. Once all the parts are made, they work with a skilled team of assistants for the final assembly. The finished glass is often combined with other materials such as fur, wood, and steel to complete the sculpture. Currently, Robin and Julia both work at the Chrysler Museum of Art, where Robin is the Glass Studio Program Director and Julia is the Higher Education and Outreach Coordinator. They met in a small hot glass studio in Western Montana in 2001 at a glass shop called Cloud Cap Glass. As their friendship grew, their glass practices began to overlap. They both became part owners of the studio and worked together, operating the small business and creating glass works. In pursuit of Master of Fine Art degrees, the couple decided to leave their beloved Montana in 2005. They re-envisioned their glass studio and created a trailer-mounted portable shop. With their tools, dogs and one-year-old son, they set out for Southern Illinois. Following professional opportunities, the glassy family has lived in Carbondale, Illinois; Bowling Green, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Norfolk, Virginia. In 2010, after nearly 10 years of working together and assisting with each other's work, the duo decided to start creating artwork collaboratively. In these bodies of work, every step of the process, from conception to installing, is completed by both artists. This method of working has led to the creation of artwork that Julia and Robin are excited to make and proud to exhibit. Through the synergy of this collaboration, the whole is much greater than the sum of the parts.  The couple is currently working on new pieces to be shown in the Habatat International Exhibition in April 2024 at Habatat Gallery in Michigan. They are also starting a collaboration with Fabiano Zanchi, teaching at UrbanGlass in June, and will be the featured artists at the International Glass Symposium in Novy Bor, Czechia in October. Additionally, the studio at the Chrysler Museum of Art, where they make most of their work, is currently tripling in size. Phase 1 of the project ends in May 2024 and phase 2 will be completed by the end of 2024.    

A powerful Arctic winter storm is expected to dump significant snow across parts of northwest and west central Montana through Friday. Extreme cold then swoops in this weekend.

Whisper Camel-Means shares her expertise on the pressing need to protect US wildlife ecosystems, now imperiled at an alarming rate. She offers an Indigenous perspective on the human-induced threats to our living relatives, from habitat loss to climate change. Tune in to learn how we can restore habitats, ensure the survival of endangered species, and honor the profound connection between Indigenous peoples and nature. As of February 2023, the Center for Biological Diversity stated that 40% of U.S. wildlife and ecosystems are imperiled. A new report on the status of U.S. wildlife conservation revealed that 40% of animals, 34% of plants and 40% of ecosystems nationwide are at risk. Indigenous peoples have always understood our interdependence with Nature, with flora and fauna and our rightful place as a mere part of the whole, living ecosystem. Our discussion today is on Indigenous Stewardship with Whisper Camel-Means, wildlife biologist and enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation [https://csktribes.org/] in Western Montana. In short order, Western society has decimated much of life on this planet. Conservation scientist David Wilcove estimates that there are 14,000 to 35,000 endangered species of flora and fauna in the United States alone; or roughly 7 to 18 percent of U.S. flora and fauna. Today wildlife on Turtle Island face multiple threats including: habitat loss, climate change, disease, pollution, invasive species and exploitation, the majority of which is human-induced. How might we change our behaviors to create healthy, balanced ecosystems in which all our living relatives can thrive and prosper in their sacred and unique ways? What do we owe to the Deer, the Elk, the Moose, the Black Bear, the Grizzly Bear, Otter, Wolverine, Bat, Turtle, Bison, Peregrine Falcon, Bighorn Sheep, Trumpeter Swan and the Gray Wolf to name only a precious few? How can we help restore the habitats and species who face extinction and ensure their presence for future generations? Join Indigenous wildlife biologist Whisper Camel-Means as she shares about her life as a wildlife biologist and how we might protect wildlife for generations to come. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/posts/96181630?pr=true Whisper Camel-Means is the Division Manager of the Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation in the Natural Resources Department for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the Flathead Reservation [https://csktribes.org/] in Western Montana. She is a wildlife biologist by training and now an administrator over multiple disciplines including restoration of the Bison Range for the Tribes [https://bisonrange.org/about/]. She works on outreach projects and climate change planning. She is an enrolled tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, Indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 203 Photo credit: Whisper Camel-Means

Despite his advanced studies in Scripture, it wasn't until Victor Cancino, S.J., became the resident pastor at St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana that he properly grasped the Bible's deep connections with Native American spirituality and practices. “The Bible is from a tribal world with a spirituality that is as old as the people that I'm living with,” Victor says. “We completely forget that and we think of this Roman-Greco society that looks like us, but the Bible looks a lot like tribal people.” On “Preach,” Victor delivers a homily for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year B, focusing on the image of the desert presented in the first reading from Isaiah. In the conversation that follows the homily, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Victor explore how the preacher might respond to generational trauma in marginalized communities, such as the people he works with on the reservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Weather Service has issued an air stagnation advisory for much of western Montana until midday Wednesday.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Western Montana and the University of Montana are epicenters of outdoor recreation. But UM sophomore Sadie Arnold has noticed some less-than-positive attitudes surrounding the outdoor sports community.    Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is planning prescribed burns at two wildlife management areas in western Montana in the coming weeks.

The SKATCAST Network presents:SKAT-Tunes #4 - The Quiet Underground (#1)Today's Tunes:This week the show features 13 acoustic songs from artists mainly around the Inland Northwest (Eastern Washington, Idaho, Western Montana) as well as a gem of a lister submitted artist. This time there ere are four guest hosts again too. It's a seemingly chill episode that is laced with some heavy hitting lyrics and powerfully performed melodies. Enjoy your weekend Scooper Troopers! You earned it!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/mVFf2brAaFFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are You Bear Aware? Bears are Getting Ready for Hibernation Right Now! Be Ready!! What Should You do if You Surprise a Bear? What Should You do if You Are in a Physical Confrontation with a Bear?This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Danielle Oyler, Wildlife Stewardship Outreach Specialist from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. One of Danielle's many specialties is teaching the public all about living with wildlife, and particularly with bears. She knows a TON about bears and how they behave. Grizzly Bear populations have grown A LOT across Montana. In fact, Grizzly Bears can now be found from across Western Montana to as far east as Billings.It is perfect timing having Danielle on the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Governor Gianforte recently announced that September is Bear Aware Month in Montana. To Celebrate the FWP is holding events across Montana. Be sure and attend an event near you and bring the whole family. You will have a great time and you will learn a lot of things that could just save your life if you have an encounter with a bear.Listen now and you will learn about where the events are being held, prizes you can win, like free bear spray, as well as all kinds of life saving information. You will also learn how to make your home and property less attractive to bears, plus a whole lot more. You can click here to learn all about Bear Aware Month and when and where the events are happening around Montana! That link also has a link to lots of videos about bears in Montana. You can also click here to watch a video of this week's podcast guest, Danielle Oyler talking about how to identify signs of bear activity.  If you have any questions for Danielle about bears and Bear Aware Month, just click here to send her an email. Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

The SKATCAST Network presents:The Dave and Angus Show #84 - Montana Special (Week 1)Today's BS:Dave and Angus are in Western Montana visiting a ghost town, plus Montana's largest stadium and they talk Montana celebrities, their favorite Montana based movies, also Dave does a Stat-Kill on a lesser-known All-Star pitcher from Montana and the amazing pitching staff he played for and Angus goes hard AF on a new food challenge in Missoula. Sorry Big Sky peeps, they are visiting for a few weeks. This is our 299th free episode on the SKATCAST Network by the way. Kind of fun :PHave the best Thursday of the year so far! Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/mVFf2brAaFFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious about where the real money is made in land investing? Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill K DeWit, as they unravel the secrets behind Land Academy's success and evaluate Western Montana's potential as a prime land acquisition candidate. Embark on their RV adventures, discover the perks and challenges of life on the road, and gain insights from member questions and real deal analyses. Learn why buying undervalued land for quick resale trumps complex development projects, and get a sneak peek into our thriving Land Academy member discord at https://landacademy.com/discord/. Text us at 480-530-7383 to join our community or ask your burning questions. Don't miss this chance to enhance your land investing journey with practical advice and inspirational messages from industry experts!

Join us as we delve into the strategies that truly drive success in land academy. Additionally, we'll be reviewing Western Montana as a land acquisition candidate. Curious about our thriving community? Get a sneak peek of our Land Academy member discord at https://staging2.landacademy.com/discord/. For those eager to be part of our community or with questions, feel free to text us at 480-530-7383. Tune in now to gain insights and expand your land investing journey! Transcript: Steven Jack Butala: I am Steven Jack Butala. Jill DeWit: And I'm Jill DeWit. And this is the Land Academy Show. Steven Jack Butala: This is episode number 1,967, and today we are talking about How and Where the Real Money is Made with Land Academy. And then a little bit later on in the show, we'll talk about reviewing Western Montana as a land acquisition candidate, because Jill and I are here for about a week. Jill DeWit: This is good. Steven Jack Butala: And we're loving it. Jill DeWit: By the way, speaking of Montana, this is one of the greatest things about what we're doing. Here we are on the road, in our RV. Who would've thought, could you even imagine, we woke up today. Not planned, and we have the Blue Angels literally doing practice maneuvers over our heads. Steven Jack Butala: I was, I think, having that exact same thought about 10 minutes ago. Jill DeWit: Like, what the heck? How lucky are we? And we just roll into this stuff. Steven Jack Butala: That's really what it is. We didn't plan for this, but we're just driving all over the country right now, and we're falling backwards into fun stuff. It's not all fun. Jill DeWit: Oh. Oh, come on. You know what? If anything, if you want to get closer to your partner, here's what you do. You start a company together, you get heavily involved in everything that they do. And then- Steven Jack Butala: Yeah. They have an opinion about everything you do. Jill DeWit: ... and then you take it on the road, and then you put yourselves in really close quarters for- Steven Jack Butala: Then you live- Jill DeWit: ... an extended amount of time. Steven Jack Butala: ... between five and 20 yards from each other for months on end, at a time. Jill DeWit: Oh, gosh. Well, sometimes there's no yards together. Like now. Steven Jack Butala: Like this minute. Jill DeWit: I wish it was five to 20 yards all the time. How can we make that happen? I'm going to start following you in the Jeep, and you're going to lose me at some point. I'm going to be like, "Where'd she go?" Steven Jack Butala: "What's happened?" Jill DeWit: Yeah, I left. Steven Jack Butala: Hey, as long as I know you're safe, you can go to another state if you'd like. Jill DeWit: Oh, thanks. It's mutual, babe. Steven Jack Butala: And Montana is not a small state, so that would take a couple of days, maybe. Jill DeWit: There we go. That didn't take long. Steven Jack Butala: Each week on the show, we answer questions from our Land Academy Member Discord Forum. We review land acquisitions from our weekly member webinars, and we take a deep dive into two land related topics, usually by request. If you want to sneak peek of our Discord Forum, go to landacademy.com. It's free. It's in the resources section. Jill DeWit: Cool. Hey, by the way, don't forget too, you can always text us. So if you want us to answer your question, or you just simply want some help getting started in our community, send us a note. Text us at 480-530-7383. We read them all, and your question just might pop up here. Steven Jack Butala: Let's take a question, Jill. Jill DeWit: All right. Mike wrote, "Hi, everyone. Would any of you guys acquire a 7.6 acre property that looks good, but it has a cell phone slash radio tower with an outhouse on the backside of it. The land for the tower takes up about one acre, and it has its own access road. The previous owner signed a deal for the tower to indefinitely lease the space for a one-time payment.

Join us as we delve into the strategies that truly drive success in land academy. Additionally, we'll be reviewing Western Montana as a land acquisition candidate. Curious about our thriving community? Get a sneak peek of our Land Academy member discord at https://landacademy.com/discord/. For those eager to be part of our community or with questions, feel free to text us at 480-530-7383. Tune in now to gain insights and expand your land investing journey! Transcript: Steven Jack Butala: I am Steven Jack Butala. Jill DeWit: And I'm Jill DeWit. And this is the Land Academy Show. Steven Jack Butala: This is episode number 1,967, and today we are talking about How and Where the Real Money is Made with Land Academy. And then a little bit later on in the show, we'll talk about reviewing Western Montana as a land acquisition candidate, because Jill and I are here for about a week. Jill DeWit: This is good. Steven Jack Butala: And we're loving it. Jill DeWit: By the way, speaking of Montana, this is one of the greatest things about what we're doing. Here we are on the road, in our RV. Who would've thought, could you even imagine, we woke up today. Not planned, and we have the Blue Angels literally doing practice maneuvers over our heads. Steven Jack Butala: I was, I think, having that exact same thought about 10 minutes ago. Jill DeWit: Like, what the heck? How lucky are we? And we just roll into this stuff. Steven Jack Butala: That's really what it is. We didn't plan for this, but we're just driving all over the country right now, and we're falling backwards into fun stuff. It's not all fun. Jill DeWit: Oh. Oh, come on. You know what? If anything, if you want to get closer to your partner, here's what you do. You start a company together, you get heavily involved in everything that they do. And then- Steven Jack Butala: Yeah. They have an opinion about everything you do. Jill DeWit: ... and then you take it on the road, and then you put yourselves in really close quarters for- Steven Jack Butala: Then you live- Jill DeWit: ... an extended amount of time. Steven Jack Butala: ... between five and 20 yards from each other for months on end, at a time. Jill DeWit: Oh, gosh. Well, sometimes there's no yards together. Like now. Steven Jack Butala: Like this minute. Jill DeWit: I wish it was five to 20 yards all the time. How can we make that happen? I'm going to start following you in the Jeep, and you're going to lose me at some point. I'm going to be like, "Where'd she go?" Steven Jack Butala: "What's happened?" Jill DeWit: Yeah, I left. Steven Jack Butala: Hey, as long as I know you're safe, you can go to another state if you'd like. Jill DeWit: Oh, thanks. It's mutual, babe. Steven Jack Butala: And Montana is not a small state, so that would take a couple of days, maybe. Jill DeWit: There we go. That didn't take long. Steven Jack Butala: Each week on the show, we answer questions from our Land Academy Member Discord Forum. We review land acquisitions from our weekly member webinars, and we take a deep dive into two land related topics, usually by request. If you want to sneak peek of our Discord Forum, go to landacademy.com. It's free. It's in the resources section. Jill DeWit: Cool. Hey, by the way, don't forget too, you can always text us. So if you want us to answer your question, or you just simply want some help getting started in our community, send us a note. Text us at 480-530-7383. We read them all, and your question just might pop up here. Steven Jack Butala: Let's take a question, Jill. Jill DeWit: All right. Mike wrote, "Hi, everyone. Would any of you guys acquire a 7.6 acre property that looks good, but it has a cell phone slash radio tower with an outhouse on the backside of it. The land for the tower takes up about one acre, and it has its own access road. The previous owner signed a deal for the tower to indefinitely lease the space for a one-time payment.

After becoming a high-school valedictorian, Donato was 1 of 3 Biology Majors in the US to receive the prestigious Department of Defense SMART Scholarship. He went on to become a Boise State Magna Cum Laude graduate while volunteering in South Africa & studying wildlife ecology in Western Montana. During the Covid-19 shutdowns, he found real estate investing which led to his first wholesaling company and now 176 residential and commercial multi-family rental units owned all by age 23. In 2021, he met Drew McCluskey and together they founded BrightInvestor - a real estate data visualization platform designed to help real estate investors buy with confidence anywhere in the US.. Donato Callahan is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Donato Callahan? Reach out at www.BrightInvestor.com.Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.  ************************************************************************  GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS  LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/  WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow  ************************************************************************   ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW   Hear from successful real estate investors across every asset class on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. We interview real estate pros from every asset class and learn what strategies they used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families. The REI Club is an interview-based real estate show that will teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Join us as we delve into our guests career peaks and valleys and the best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips they learned along the way. Want to create wealth for yourself using the vehicle of real estate? Getting mentorship is the fastest way to success. Get an REI mentor and check out our REI course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com.  #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #rInterested in becoming a passive investor in one of our projects? Kaizen Properties, is looking for passive investors for our upcoming deals. We invest in what are known as “recession resistant assets”: self storage, MH & RV parks, and industrial properties. If you are interested, go to the website and click on the “Invest with Us” button at the bottom of the page.Support the show

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks biologists say historically low water levels and hot temperatures may severely impact cold-water fish in the region.

A lot of my work these days revolves around communicating with farmers around Europe who are at various stages of a transition towards regenerative management. For many different reasons farmers are looking for solutions outside of the conventional industry of chemical and technological manipulations and are rediscovering the potential of partnering with natural cycles and processes. Though there are a handful of examples of growers who've been pioneering these practices around the continent, the vast majority are fairly early in their journeys. It's still rare to find an experienced commercial grower who has found success through organic, no-till, low input systems.  Luckily there are a few who have shown that this is possible and are sharing their knowledge and experience and I'm thrilled to feature one of them in this session. Helen Atthowe has worked for 35 years to connect farming, food systems, land stewardship, and conservation. She currently farms and does soil- and natural enemies' habitat- building research on her new 5-acre farm in Western Montana. Helen has an M.S. in Horticulture from Rutgers University and even studied with renowned Japanese farmer Masanobu Fukuoka. She has worked in education and research at Rutgers, the University of Arkansas, and Oregon State University and was a Horticulture Extension Agent in Montana for 17 years. Helen was a board member for the Organic Farming Research Foundation 2000-2005 and advisor for Wild Farm Alliance in 2018 & 2019.  She first owned and operated a 30 acre certified organic vegetable/fruit farm in Montana and later co-owned with her late husband a 26 acre certified organic orchard in California. Together they then moved to a 211 acre organic farm in Eastern Oregon doing mainly orchard and vegetable production. The two of them also created educational videos on their YouTube channel called Agrarian Dreams, and did video presentations about their ecological farming methods. She is the author of “The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture”. And that is exactly what we'll be focusing on in our interview today. As a reflection of many of the discussions happening within the Climate Farmer's community at the moment, Helen and I really dug into the unique goals she and her husband had during their farming careers and how they gauged their success. We talk about the way they measured progress on their journey towards a healthy yet low input system for both their orchard and vegetable crops as well the routines and practices that brought them the best results. Much more than just the knowledge and practices of her farming experience, Helen brings a remarkable mindset of constant learning and experimentation to this conversation that is now informing her new 5 acre project in Montana. We also cover the most important learnings that she has gained through her career and how it informs the establishment of all her new research.

Helen Atthow is an author and farmer who has worked on developing systems that focus on ecological health by utilizing living mulches and minimal tillage. She is passionate about using the natural nutrient cycles present in ecosystems to reduce system inputs. Her research and experience have shown how focusing on the system can impact weed, disease, and pest management.  She and her late husband, Carl Rosato, co-owned and operated a certified organic orchard in California, where they pioneered methods for raising apples, peaches, and other crops to replace the need for pesticides. She also farmed and conducted additional research at Wood Leaf Farm in Eastern Oregon until early 2023. Now living in Western Montana, she is starting a new farm where she has planted a no-till orchard. Atthowe has a master's degree in horticulture from Rutgers University and has worked in education and research at many other institutions. In this conversation, John and Helen discuss: No-till living mulch systems in orchards Managing ecological systems with residues Strategies for disease and pest management  Minimizing inputs and maintaining yields Mowing management and the importance of timing Thinning and pruning practices Vole management outcomes Selective strip-till system in vegetable production  Click here to check out Helen's new book, The Ecological Farm About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology.  Support For This Show & Helping You GrowSince 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture.  AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most.   AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits.  Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide.  Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products.  ~  VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: https://youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk

#119:  Longtime farmer, gardener, and researcher Helen Atthowe joins Dave to discuss the findings that led to her new book: "The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Till, So-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture." By focusing on creating habitat plantings for beneficial insects, Helen learned how to implement living mulches, re-seeding cover crops, and organic no till practices.  Helen Atthowe now farms in Western Montana where she focuses on  building beneficial insect habitat. For many years she farmed organiclly on 211 acres in Eastern Oregon with her late husband and created eductaional videos that can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/user/AgrarianDreams/videosHer book “The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture” is set to be released on June 22, 2023:https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Farm-Selective-Weeding-Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer-Agriculture/dp/1645021815To watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/helen-atthowe-no-till-no-spray-ecological-farming-episode-one-hundred-nineteenThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

Can you imagine growing a beyond-organic garden?  On today's episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, our guest is Helen Atthowe, who is a farmer, researcher, and celebrated pioneer in eco-organic methods. She is an advocate for minimizing and, yes, even stopping the use of certified-organic pest control materials and is encouraging farmers to rely on natural nutrient cycling for natural biological control.  Helen has a Masters in Horticulture and currently farms and does soil-building research on her new 5-acre farm in Western Montana. Her new book The Ecological Farm releases in June. Tune in to hear all about these eco-organic methods, her new book, and more! In this episode, you'll hear:  How Helen got into farming 2:10 What kind of fruits Helen grew on the Oregon farm 5:13 How Helen successfully farms without pesticides 7:58 About how she handles the Plum Curculio Beetle 13:41 How Helen's thinking on pest management has changed over the years 21:53 The downsides of even organic pest control methods and materials 23:07 Why Helen decided to write a book 27:28 About Helen's experiences with Cucumber Beetles 33:18 More about the different topics of her new book 37:08 What type of habitat Helen recommends people start with 40:52 About the Guest: Helen Atthowe is a farmer, researcher, and celebrated pioneer in eco-organic methods. Helen has a M.S. in Horticulture from Rutgers University and has worked in education and research at Rutgers, the University of Arkansas, and Oregon State University.  Helen and her late husband farmed a 211-acre organic farm in Eastern Oregon doing mainly orchard and vegetable production while also creating educational videos about their ecological farming methods. In 2012, Woodleaf Farm was recognized with a Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Award at the 32nd Annual EcoFarm Conference.  Since then, Helen has developed an almost closed loop farming system using chopped hay from some fields to fertilize vegetable and fruit fields. Helen is passionate about minimizing or stopping use of even certified-organic pest control materials, relying on natural nutrient cycling and on natural biological control.  Her new book on these eco-organic methods entitled The Ecological Farm releases on June 22nd.  Resources: Website: http://woodleaffarm.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AgrarianDreams/videos Helen's new book:  The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture       This podcast is sponsored by Small Farm University, THE go-to resource for gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers around the world. Small Farm University delivers classes online and on demand, with training on how to grow crops AND how to grow a profitable farm business that serves you, your family, and your community well.   Applying what you learn in SFU could save you countless hours and thousands of dollars. And, it can save you the agony of costly mistakes some make, just because they “don't know what they don't know.”  Delivered by real farmers with hands-on experience and expertise, it is unique in its approach, using the RIPEN method for growing and building a farm or farm business.  To learn more, visit:  GrowingFarmers.com today!  

Come March, a gathering of Missoula-based fishing guides resembles a scene from "Night of the Living Dead". Montana winters can grind a guide down, but Jason Brininstool has managed to keep a smile on his face. Jason flees for the tropics to work as a PADI Scuba Instructor or hosts trip to far flung destinations like Cuba and Columbia. Jason's positive attitude has attracted a cadre of loyal clients who trust him with adventures far beyond the rivers of Western Montana. This has made his off-season all the more interesting and one particular foray to Xcalak, Mexico formed a forever-memory and serves as a reminder to never judge a guide by their boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Dan and Brian talk with Ethan Pateman about shot placement and follow up shots on Western Big Game. Ethan is from Western Montana and has already racked up a lifetime of adventures hunting big game. Early in his career Ethan guided elk 20 miles deep into the famous Bob Marshall wilderness area where they had lots of encounters with huge bulls. From there, Ethan started taking new hunters out and showing them the ropes while continuing to chase big game with his brother and friends. Ethan also hosts his own podcast and started a gear company specifically for western hunting. To check out more of Ethan's story, click the links below! Ethan's Instagram Red Patch Outdoors Connect with Dan Mathews and The Western Rookie  On GoWild, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear Connect with Brian Krebs On Instagram, TikTok and Online Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Paulson started his fly-fishing career in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in an outdoor oriented family, Eric spent his time fishing and hunting in waters and terrain ranging from the Pacific Coast to Western Montana.   In 1989, he moved to Bozeman, Montana to chase a college football dream with Montana State University. This dream was short-lived, but he found the passion for exploration of the greater Yellowstone area. The rest is, as they say, history.  In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Eric to discuss 20+ seasons of being a guide, nymphing vs. swinging, and Spey casting with balloons? If you haven't already checked out AnchoredOutdoors.com, it's probably time you do. Anchored Outdoors combines education, community and accessibility, all in a sequential system that's fun and easy to follow. I know that free content is everywhere these days, but that doesn't make it accurate or trustworthy. I also know you'd prefer to spend your time on the water instead of figuring out who and what to trust… which is why we cut straight to the chase and do it for you with step by step guides, renowned instructors you've come to know and love from the show, our ever-growing library, interactive events, and even our fun point system that lets you earn up to $200 in Premium points. We've got all sorts of exciting new surprises around the corner, including a member's only podcast so you can listen to the classes while you drive. Find our more at www.AnchoredOutdoors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices