MSGA And Glasgow Stockyards Rollover Auction Raises Over $20,000 to Support BLM Litigation

On April 20, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) hosted a rollover auction at Glasgow Stockyards to raise funds for its appeal of Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision regarding American Prairie’s grazing allotments. The auction was supported by 34 donors and raised $20,100, the highest amount raised for the fund to date.

Each rollover auction will raise funds for the MSGA Advocacy Fund, which allows for a collective voice for cattle ranchers advocating for change and accountability at the state and federal levels. This fund is currently being used to support the appeal against BLM and is in partnership with North and South Phillips Grazing Districts and under the counsel of the Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC.

Big Dry Angus Ranch graciously donated the heifer sold for auction and Glasgow Stockyards supported the event by donating their facilities to host the auction.

In a rollover auction, the donated animal is put up for auction, purchased, re-donated, and then purchased again. This is done over and over until there are no more bids to be taken. Once this process is over, the animal is then sold at auction.

More rollover auctions will be scheduled at local markets throughout the spring. If you are unable to attend one of the rollover auctions but would like to donate, donations can also be made at http://www.protectopenspaces.com.

For additional information on future events or questions on how you can support this effort, please call MSGA board member, Monty Lesh 406-853-1523.