The purpose of this study was to develop a grounded theory to identify and explain the
interaction between educational drivers, educational needs, and programing preferences of YBFR
in Montana, in order to develop future programming recommendations. The specific objectives
of the study were to: (1) assess the educational skills, competencies, and needs of young and
beginning farmers and ranchers in Montana, (2) assess the educational programming preferences
of young and beginning farmers and ranchers in Montana, and (3) identify the information
delivery formats preferred by the young and beginning farmers and ranchers in Montana