Montana Farmers Union is excited to announce “Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America’s Independent Businesses” by Stacy Mitchell as the next MFU Book Club selection. Book Club participants will join other people passionate about rural life in discussing the book with...
Even after several years of debate, the House version of the Farm Bill passed today does little to address the crisis in which farmers and ranchers find themselves, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said Thursday."Because of the tariffs and the war in Iran, Farm...
A lack of transparency and available details about the proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Energy by Black Hill Corporation have led Montana Farmers Union to intervene in the proposed acquisition to push for clarity on intentions and questions about farmers and ranchers bearing the costs. Based on the...
Congress chose the best interests of multinational packers instead of American ranchers when they did not include mandatory country of origin labeling in the Farm Bill, said Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer."Congress had an opportunity to put the American consumer and American rancher first,"...
Montana teachers can earn 18 OPI renewal credits and learn how to better integrate agriculture into everyday classroom lessons during Montana Farmers Union's free Teacher Camp this summer.This is the second annual Teacher Camp to be held at Camp Arrowpeak in the Highwood Mountains, running...
Camperships are available for campers to attend Montana Farmers Union’s low-cost, high-impact Summer Camp at Arrowpeak programs this summer, thanks to community support. A $1,000 grant awarded by the Leroy and Claris Strand Foundation will cover the cost of attending camp for several campers from Belt, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Geyser, Highwood, Raynesford, and Stanford. In addition to the funding for...
Previous Next Ag leaders and community members celebrated local agriculture and innovation during the grand opening of Montana Safflower Monday in Great Falls.Montana Safflower uses Montana-grown safflower to create a new market for a drought-resistant crop for Montana farmers and craft unmatched oil in small batches, cold-pressed...
Gain advocacy skills, grow your network, and explore future career opportunities during National Farmers Union's All-States Leadership Summit. Applications are now open to represent Montana at the summit, NFU's premier youth development conference for young adults ages 18-22. Participants will grow their networks, learn from agricultural...
The proposed settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims is woefully inadequate, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said."Montana Farmers Union has long fought for farmers’ right to repair their own equipment....
Community members are invited to join Montana Farmers Union in celebrating local agriculture and innovation during the grand opening of Montana Safflower at 3 p.m., Monday, April 13, at 16 Liberty Lane in Great Falls.Montana Safflower uses Montana-grown safflower to create a new market for...