Speaking Engagements
Megan Torgerson is available for keynotes, panel discussions, plenary talks and workshops that bring her deeply-personal and rigorously-researched perspective to conversations about rural America. As founder and host of Reframing Rural, she explores the myths, challenges and possibilities shaping rural and agricultural communities today.
​
Whether engaging AmeriCorps members, agricultural leaders, rural youth, nonprofit professionals, or community groups, Megan invites audiences to move beyond stereotypes and into curiosity, connection and care.
Speaking Themes
​
Each talk and workshop are tailored to the audience, but common themes include:
​
-
Reframing Rural Narratives
-
Farm & Ranch Succession
-
Economies of Extraction & Rural Gentrification
-
Mental Health in Agricultural Communities
-
Storytelling as Civic Practice
​
Select Engagements​
​
Megan has delivered talks and developed workshops for:
​
-
The Governor's Office of Community Service
-
Montana Farmers Union
-
Montana State University Extension
-
Old Salt Festival
-
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University
-
Red Ants Pants Foundation
-
Sheridan Electric Cooperative
-
Women in Ranching
-
Winnett ACES
Booking​
​
To inquire about availability, fees, or customized programming, contact Megan at reframingrural (at) gmail.com.