Torgerson To Headline MFU Women’s Conference

Montana Farmers Union has announced Megan Torgerson as the keynote speaker for the grassroots farm organization’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference and April Martin as the keynote for the Western Montana Women’s Conference.

The popular women’s conferences are scheduled for Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 in Malta and Feb. 7-9 in Fairmont and focus on professional and personal growth for rural women. Participants hear from dynamic speakers and enjoy time networking with other women passionate about family farms and ranches and rural communities. The events also include time in hot springs and Montana- sourced food. Torgerson will present in Malta. Originally from Dagmar, Torgerson is a writer, farmer’s daughter, and founder of the award-winning podcast Reframing Rural, which does the much-needed work of challenging stigmas around rural places by uplifting working people, history, and culture that don’t always get the spotlight. She holds an MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University and a BA in English with a creative nonfiction emphasis from the University of Montana. After eight years living out of state, Torgerson returned to Montana in 2023 to further her mission of advocating for rural and agricultural communities through media production and nonprofit consulting. She lives in Bozeman with her husband and son.

Martin, who will present in Fairmont, is a firm believer in the power of women and community. She leads programming aimed to inspire and support all on this journey called life. She was raised on her tribal homelands in Southeast Montana, where she now raises fat, happy cows. She also acts as an ambassador of Native culture.

Register for one or both of these events at montanafarmersunion. com/newsevents/ womens-conference/. Scholarships are available. Apply when registering. Montana Farmers Union has worked more than 100 years for family farms, ranches and rural communities.