Bozeman Magazine

What’s more iconic than bison, July 4th and burgers? Enjoying them under a Big (blue) Sky, perhaps? If your heart and mind can wander to Montana for the International Bison Conference (IBC) this summer, you’ll find plenty to whet your appetite and share with your audience. Bison are BIG: there are culinary, business and environmental news stories to discover at the IBC, and a rich pool of experts from around the world to tap in to. Will you join us?

WHAT: International Bison Conference (IBC) 2017 – Held once every five years, 500+ attendees celebrate American Bison with education, food and entertainment.
 
WHEN: July 4-8, 2017
 
WHERE: Big Sky, Montana (Big Sky Resort, 1 hr outside Yellowstone National Park)
 
WHY: An opportunity to learn first-hand about raising, marketing and cooking with bison. Educational program highlights include:
Bison in a Changing Climate with Dr. Jim Hurrell, director of the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Marketing All Things Bison with Dr. David Hughes, Imperial College, with insight into how global economic and demographic changes are impacting bison as a niche market.
Tour of Ted Turner’s Flying D ranch
Launch of ‘Bison One Million’ – a commitment to build the North American bison population to one million animals by 2025.
 

HOW: Please email emily@freshideasgroup. com if you would like to be considered for a press badge for this event. Visithttps://bisoncentral.com/ international-bison- conference/ for more information.