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.