19 May FUN ON THE FARM
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FUN ON THE FARM
13 May Earn 18 OPI renewal credits at Teacher Camp
Save the dates for the first Montana Farmers Union “Ag for Classroom Teachers Camp” at Arrowpeak from Aug. 5-7. The free camp will start at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, and end at noon on Aug. 7. Lodging, Montana-sourced meals including a to-go lunch on...
13 May MFU awards $15,000 in scholarships
As part of its commitment to supporting family farmers and ranchers through education, legislation, and cooperation, Montana Farmers Union and its Locals have awarded a combined $15,000 in student scholarships with awards to more than 20 students, the grassroots organization announced in May.“Our MFU Foundation...
13 May Farm Bill essential to survival of family farms
While many across the state are planting or branding, some Farmers Union members traveled to Washington, D.C., May 5-7 to advocate for the family farm and ranch during Farmers Union’s Week of Action. This year’s theme was “For Farmers Sake,” with one of the goals...
12 May NFU Statement on the Tariff Reduction Between the U.S. and China
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the announcement made May 12 by the United States and China to institute a 90-day tariff reduction between the two countries:“We are encouraged to see the administration responding to the concerns of...
09 May MFU members: Congress must act for farmers’ sake
At a time when farmers are experiencing volatile markets, rising input costs, shrinking federal support, and mounting trade tensions, a reauthorized Farm Bill is crucial to their success, Montana Farmers Union members, along with roughly 100 other producers from across the county, told Congressional members...
22 Apr MFU seeks to join motion to halt tariffs on Canada
Montana farmers and ranchers shouldn’t be at the mercy of unlawful tariffs put in place by the executive branch, whose approach is incongruous with the international market, Montana Farmers Union said Monday after officially seeking to join members of the Blackfeet Tribe in asking a...
15 Apr NFU Supports Congressional Oversight and Review of Tariffs
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) this week sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed by the administration.“We...
09 Apr Schweitzer: Special Investigator Act will hold meatpackers accountable
Montana Farmers Union welcomed the introduction by U.S. senators of the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, saying the bipartisan bill will help level the playing field for producers.“When the Big 4 meat packers control more than 85 percent of the beef market, it is...
08 Apr MFU supports congressional oversight of trade tariffs
Montana Farmers Union announced its support today of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that would limit the power of the president to implement trade tariffs without congressional approval. The Trump Administration’s widespread implementation of tariffs last week has already caused a significant drop in...