At the heart of every ranch is its people, and that’s exactly where this speaker team shines. With a shared passion for the land and the families who work it, John Haskell, John Locke, and Emilie Hopson bring decades of experience in ranch business, leadership, and human dynamics. From untangling financial knots to building strong teams and navigating generational transitions, they understand the grit and grace it takes to keep a family ranch running. Together, they offer a powerful, practical approach to leading well, because the people part of ranching is the part that matters most.
Keynote Presenters
John Haskell
Ranch Right LLC
John Locke
Ranch Management Consultants
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Emilie Hopson
Agri-Culture
The Details
Date: November 7-8, 2025
Time: Starts in the afternoon Friday, Nov. 7, ends around 6:00pm (MST) Saturday, Nov. 8
Location: Custer County Event Center, 42 Garryowen Road, Miles City, MT
Nearest Airport: Billings, MT - and then a two hour interstate drive
Tiered Ticket Price Structure:
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$675 for the first person
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$100 for a second person from the same ranch
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$75 for a third person from the same ranch
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$50 for a fourth person from the same ranch (up to six total people)
Hotels: Sleep Inn and Suites - We will have a block of rooms reserved soon.
About The Event
Running a ranch is about more than cattle, land, and markets, it’s about people. Families, spouses, neighbors, and employees are at the heart of every decision, and as Allan Crockett says, “Every problem is a people problem.” Ranch life brings unique challenges: generational transitions, family disagreements, hard conversations about money and land, and the daily stress of trying to handle it the best way you know how.
This one-and-a-half-day, in-person conference is designed to help you navigate those very challenges with tools and strategies that work in real ranching life. You’ll walk away with practical ways to be the leader your ranch needs, improve communication, strengthen teamwork, and find common ground in tough situations. More than that, you’ll connect with others who understand what it’s like to live and work in family ranching: people who know the weight, the responsibility, and the heart that goes into keeping an operation strong.
This is your chance to step away from the daily grind, gain fresh perspective, and return home with clarity, confidence, and renewed hope for the future of your ranch.
We strongly encourage you to bring your whole family so everyone can hear the same message, gain the same insights, and head home ready to work together with a shared vision. To make that possible, we’ve built a tiered ticket structure that keeps it affordable: $675 for the first person, $100 for a second from the same ranch, $75 for a third, and $50 for a fourth (up to six total).
Running a ranch is about more than cattle, land, and markets, it’s about people. Families, spouses, neighbors, and employees are at the heart of every decision, and as Allan Crockett says, “Every problem is a people problem.” Ranch life brings unique challenges: generational transitions, family disagreements, hard conversations about money and land, and the daily stress of trying to handle it the best way you know how.
This one-and-a-half-day, in-person conference is designed to help you navigate those very challenges with tools and strategies that work in real ranching life. You’ll walk away with practical ways to be the leader your ranch needs, improve communication, strengthen teamwork, and find common ground in tough situations. More than that, you’ll connect with others who understand what it’s like to live and work in family ranching: people who know the weight, the responsibility, and the heart that goes into keeping an operation strong.
This is your chance to step away from the daily grind, gain fresh perspective, and return home with clarity, confidence, and renewed hope for the future of your ranch.
We strongly encourage you to bring your whole family so everyone can hear the same message, gain the same insights, and head home ready to work together with a shared vision. To make that possible, we’ve built a tiered ticket structure that keeps it affordable: $675 for the first person, $100 for a second from the same ranch, $75 for a third, and $50 for a fourth (up to six total).
About The Event
Frequently Asked Questions:
There will be childcare available during both the Friday night session and all day Saturday for a fee. Please make sure to indicate on your registration form how many children you will be needing childcare for.
If you have an infant and would like to keep them with you, no problem! I am a family friendly advocate!
Yes!
It is absolutely worth coming even if the rest of your family won’t. You will walk away with practical tools and fresh perspective that will help you navigate family dynamics and strengthen your role in the business. You may also discover clarity about whether it’s time to move on and build your own path, and tools and strategies for how to do that. Either way, you’ll leave with solid information, new skills, and a clearer direction for your future.
I really get this, but the answer is a hard, fast, resounding YES.
We have a book of rooms reserved for $_____ per night. Tell them you are with the Ranch Leadership conference.
I recommend the Sleep Inn and Suites.
Friday night: Light snacks and refreshments will be available. There will also be a cash bar available during the social hour.
Saturday: Coffee will be available in the morning. Lunch will be provided at noon. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided during the afternoon.Yes
Tickets are non-refundable. We encourage you to think of it as an investment: whether you’re able to attend yourself or you send another family member or business partner in your place, the information and tools shared at this conference will not go to waste.
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