Nearly 500 cattlemen and allied industry representatives gathered at
Montana State University for the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF)
2011 annual meeting and research symposium. 
We were honored to host a handful of attendees at our ranch last Saturday.
Blue sky and sunshine made for a beautiful afternoon.
Below are a few photos taken that day.  

Dad spoke briefly to the group about the history of our ranch,
then answered some questions about our  operation before
sending folks off to meander through the cattle. 
 

Kicked back.
Friendly conversation under the willow trees.
A delightful way to spend the afternoon.

Representatives from Beef magazine.
Mr. Jay Carlson (left) and Mr. Burt Rutherford (right).
Their smiling faces say it all : )