G&G Livestock, Cathey Cattle Company win Environmental Stewardship Award

By MORGAN KUNTZ-GARRISON
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025

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By MORGAN KUNTZ-GARRISON

Greg and Lynn Gardner, owners of G&G Livestock, ranch alongside their daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Wacey Cathey, in Polson, Mont. The family operation was recently selected as the Region Five Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winners.

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