Early bird registration for the 2019 National Land Trust Conference (Rally) ends August 19. Two Montanans are also presenting workshops: E.J. Porth from Gallatin Valley Land Trust and Mitch Dougherty from the Vital Ground Foundation. From MALT, both Tom Mallon and Glenn Marx will be attending Rally as well, taking in workshops on the 2018 Farm Bill and ALE Program, presentations by Chris West of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, plus attending state association meetings, and more.