A practical, one-day summit created for farmers, ranchers, business owners, and their families.
BALE Summit brings together local professionals to share useful information and real-world strategies in Business, Agronomy, Livestock, and Estate Planning, helping business operations make informed decisions today and plan confidently for the future.
November 14, 2026American Legion, Dutton MT
The Speaker Lineup
Kara Henke, CPA & Sean Bengochea, CPA
with Teton Tax Advisors PLLC
Topic: Business + Estate Planning
John Walker
with HW Return LLC
Topic: Agronomy Technology + Optimization
Dr. Kamron Ratzburg, DVM
Topic: Livestock: Herd Health + Management
What You’ll Learn
Common Business Issues & Year-End Tax Planning
Explore common challenges facing business operations and year-end tax planning considerations to help you make informed financial decisions and prepare for the year ahead.
Agronomy Technology & Optimization
Discover how evolving agronomy technology, data, and management tools can help improve efficiency, optimize inputs, and support better decisions in the field.
Livestock: Herd Health & Management
Discuss practical strategies for herd health and management, with a focus on prevention, productivity, and maintaining a strong, healthy livestock operation.
Proactive Estate Planning
Learn how proactive estate and succession planning can help protect your operation, prepare for future transitions, and create a clearer path for the next generation.
7:30 - 8:45 AM | Registration, Coffee & Rolls
8:45 - 9:00 AM | Welcome! Opening Remarks
9:00 - 9:50 AM | Business Session
9:50 - 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 - 10:50 AM | Agronomy Session
10:50 - 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 - 11:50 AM | Livestock Session
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 PM | Estate Planning Session
1:50 - 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Questions
2:15 - | Informal Speaker Stations
Schedule:
Register Here:
Your registration includes access to all BALE Summit sessions, coffee and morning rolls. An optional lunch will be available for attendees to purchase. Lunch selections will be made at check-in.
