We are proud to sponsor the 4th annual Montana Agriculture Legal Issues conference. Our conference continues to evolve to meet the growing needs of land owners, municipalities, state agencies and the professionals that represent them. Once again, we are able to bring you some of the brightest professionals to describe and interpret changes in the law that will affect you, and Montana.
This year’s program will include timely issues such as Water, Conservation Easements, Brand Laws, Fencing Rules and Regulations, Ranch Liability, Ranch Estate Planning and much more.
Please plan to join us for another great conference. The information you receive, and the people you meet, will make this an invaluable conference.
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Farmers and Ranchers
Water and Irrigation Managers
Government Officials
Tribal Members
Conservationists
Consultants
Estate/Financial Planners
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010
| 9:00 | Introduction of Day One |
Agricultural Economics & Economics Department
Montana State University
Younkin Law PLLC
Water Rights Transfers; Water Valuation; Water Adjudication Update; Ground Water/ Surface Water Interaction; Irrigation; Ditches and Ditch Rights
Wittich Law Firm PC
WestWater Research LLC
| 11:00 | Conservation Easements |
What is a Conservation Easement and What Happens Once One is in Place? What Will Happen in the Long Run?
Montana State University
| 1:30 | Brucellosis Action Plan |
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Federal and Montana State Responses; ‘Just’ Herd Compensation; Negotiating the Value of the Herd
Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division,
State of Montana
Western Reg. Dir., Veterinary Serv., APHIS,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Economics & Economics Department
Montana State University
Brand Requirements; Impact of Liens on Stock Sales; Obligations of Sale Yards; Private Treaty Sales are Typically not Checked for Liens - How to Protect Your Investment; Role of Brand Inspectors
Les Graham & Associates,
Manhattan, MT
| 3:30 | Fencing Rules and Regulations |
Ranch Boundaries; Private Access Easements; Requirements and Enforcement
Younkin Law PLLC
Montana Association of Counties
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
| 9:00 | Introduction of Day Two |
Agricultural Economics & Economics Department
Montana State University
Younkin Law PLLC
Public Access Issues - The New Rules, including Easements, Hunting and Fishing Access; “Does Permission Given Constitute a Liability of the Land Owner?”; Fire and “Let Burn” Policies Across the State
Doney Crowley Bloomquist Payne Uda PC
Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks,
State of Montana
Montana State Senate, 15th District
Montana Farm Bureau Federation
| 10:45 | Ranch Liability (cont.) |
Livestock Requirements and Potential Liabilities; Pesticides and Other Chemicals
Doney Crowley Bloomquist Payne Uda PC
| 1:00 | Ranch Master Planning of 1993 |
Growth Policies; Zoning Issues and Zoning Changes; Gallatin County; Custer County
Attorney at Law
| 2:15 | Ranch Estate Planning |
The Changing Face of Montana Ranches - How to Protect the Montana Farm; Tax Issues Specific to Ranches; The Farm Bureau’s New Plan; Ranch Trusts
Montana State University
| 3:30 | Questions and Answers |
John E. Bloomquist, Program Co-Chair, is a partner at Doney Crowley Bloomquist Payne Uda PC, where his practice areas include natural resources law and water law. He is a former Water Master with the Montana Water Court.
Myles J. Watts, PhD, Program Co-Chair, has served as a Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, with Montana State University since 1990. He has taught at the University since 1972.
Cindy E. Younkin, Program Co-Chair, is owner and partner with Younkin Law PLLC. Her practice emphasizes estate planning, probate, collections, municipal, water law, and real estate and property matters.
L. Harold Blattie is the Executive Director of the Montana Association of Counties (MAco), a lobbying association which is the Montana Chapter of the National Association of Counties.
Marsha A. Goetting, PhD, has served as a professor and MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist; Extension Service, Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, with Montana State University since 1992.
Les Graham is the owner of Les Graham and Associates, a consulting business for the agricultural industry in Montana. He has served as Executive Secretary for several Montana agricultural associations and is a registered legislative lobbyist in Montana.
Robert N. Lane is chief legal counsel with the Montana
Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He practices natural resource law, specializing in fish and wildlife, public land, and habitat management.
Eric Liska, DVM, practiced as an exclusive bovine and equine Veterinarian in Helena, MT until his hire as the Brucellosis Program Veterinarian/Field Veterinarian for the Montana Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division, in June, 2009.
Hertha L. Lund, an attorney with Wittich Law Firm PC, has more than 20 years experience working on agriculture, natural resource, and environmental policy issues at the state and federal levels. She represents property owners in property rights, water rights, and wind energy development.
Brian McCluskey, DVM, is Western Regional Director, Veterinary Services, for the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Dominic Parker, PhD, is an instructor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, Montana State University. His research interests
include environmental and resource economics, law economics and development economics.
Sen. James R. Peterson, a Democratic member of the Montana State Senate, 4th District, is a member of the State Senate’s Agriculture and Natural Resources, Taxation, and Education Committees.
Nicole Rolf is with the Montana Farm Bureau Federation.
Deborah Stephenson, a Senior Associate at WestWater Research LLC, has experience working with municipalities and communities throughout
the Western U.S. on water supply planning and development.
Susan B. Swimley an attorney in Bozeman, Montana, has practiced emphasizing
land use (subdivisions, zoning and road issues) and real estate since 2000.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
State Bar of Montana
12.0 General CLE Credits
Wyoming State Bar
12.0 General CLE Credits
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
5.5 Hours
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration |
$495.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$445.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$395.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$395.00 |
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| New Associate |
$360.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
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| Student |
$297.00 |
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| Farmers/Ranchers |
$247.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$150.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| Day One ONLY |
$322.50 |
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| Day Two ONLY |
$322.50 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$150.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$495.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$160.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$150.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$135.00 |
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| On Demand Session 8 |
$125.00 |
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| On Demand Session 9 |
$125.00 |
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| On Demand Session 10 |
$125.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 3/5/2010.
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| Wingate by Wyndham |
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1801 Majestic Lane
Billings, MT 59102
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| Phone: 406-839-9300 |
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A courtesy block of rooms has been set aside at a group rate until 2/9/10. Please call the hotel directly for reservations/questions.
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