Montana Stockgrowers Association to Host Four Interns
The selected group will support association operations during the upcoming Annual Convention and Trade Show in December.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Internships
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association has selected four interns to assist with its Annual Convention and Trade Show in Billings from Dec. 3-5, 2026. These students will gain professional experience by supporting the organization's advocacy and operational tasks.
Why it matters
This program offers students a structured opportunity to explore association work while contributing to the operations of a major state agricultural event. It serves as a pipeline for gaining practical industry experience in production, communications, and policy advocacy.
Four interns were selected to participate in the program which is supported by the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation. The cohort includes roles focused on general production, communications, media relations, and policy.
The players
Montana Stockgrowers Association
This is a member-driven organization based in Helena that serves as the official representative for the state's beef cattle industry.
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation
This foundation provides the necessary funding for educational and professional development programs within the Montana cattle industry.
The details
The incoming intern class consists of Leah Beery and Mackenzie Serrano as General Production Interns, Kaylee Erickson as the Communications and Media Relations Intern, and Tayla Wiedeman as the Policy Intern. They are tasked with supporting the various advocacy and operational demands of the upcoming convention.
Timeline
The MSGA Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place from Dec. 3-5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The program reflects a broader trend of agricultural organizations formalizing talent pipelines to ensure continuity in industry advocacy. By integrating students into the Annual Convention and Trade Show, the association positions itself to attract emerging professionals into the Montana cattle sector.
Attendees of the upcoming trade show can expect to interact with these four interns as they support various convention operations. This influx of student support is intended to streamline the event experience for industry professionals and stakeholders in attendance.
The takeaway
These internships provide a vital bridge between academic study and the practical realities of agricultural association management. Aspiring professionals in the sector should monitor future application cycles to gain similar industry exposure.
What happens next
The Annual Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to occur in Billings from Dec. 3-5, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on professional opportunities, visit the Internships section.
More information
Access the full schedule and attendee details on the MSGA convention information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Roundup.
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