A Tribute to Rick Stroup

A Tribute to Rick Stroup

Bozeman should thank Rick Stroup, a longtime resident and retiring head of the Ag-Econ & Econ Department at MSU. Rick has contributed much to our community. With his forthcoming move to North Carolina State University, an era ends. In the 1970s a small group of scholars at MSU developed the principles and policies that became […]

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 Winning the Lottery 2

Winning the Lottery 2

On July 3rd, Independence Eve, FREE celebrated its 20th anniversary. While we always enjoy Fourth of July celebrations, we wanted more than food, fireworks, friends, and frivolity. An important part of FREE’s mission is to harmonize responsible liberty with environmental quality. Hence we designed a special program to recognize our glorious, though imperfect, nation. We […]

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 Stegner, Students, and the Future of the Northern Plains

Stegner, Students, and the Future of the Northern Plains

Think tanks challenge conventional wisdom and generate alternatives. Gallatin Writers and FREE seek innovative solutions to difficult environmental and economic problems. For example, we promote community-based conservation projects and environmental entrepreneurship. Our seminars facilitate policy discussions among federal judges, law professors, environmental professionals, and business leaders. We hope to foster creative alternatives to contentious natural […]

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 Eagle Mount’s Social Entrepreneurship

Eagle Mount’s Social Entrepreneurship

Some of my favorite summer days are those with Eagle Mount, especially their program for children who have cancer. We all enjoy warm weather and outdoor activities but few appreciate them more than Eagle Mount participants. Fortunately, spring creek-fed ponds on our ranch are ideal for Eagle Mount’s “Camp Brave Heart” for local, national, and […]

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