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From Farm to Fair: The Brist family's livestock journey

by Deep Dive Podcast
| September 29, 2025 3:20 PM

In Part One of this Daily Inter Lake special, step onto the gravel road leading to Lone Lake Farm, where the Brist children—fifth-generation ranchers—prepare sheep, goats, and steers for the Northwest Montana Fair. From 5:30 a.m. chores to training in the show ring, the Brist kids share the dedication, sacrifice, and deep bond that comes with raising livestock. This is more than farming—it’s family tradition, resilience, and lessons that last a lifetime.


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Down on the farm: Lone Lake Farm’s fifth generation raises show livestock for 4-H and FFA


PART TWO of the series: From Farm to Fair: A ranching family's show ring highs and goodbyes


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