MFU applauds appointment of Jillien Streit as Montana’s Director of Ag

Governor Gianforte has appointed Jillien Streit as the new director of the Montana Department of Agriculture, recognizing her extensive experience in the agriculture. She is currently serving as the financial controller at Flat Acre Farms in Chester, Jillien Streit has demonstrated a commitment to public service and expressed her eagerness to collaborate with the department to enhance the well-being of farmers and ranchers throughout the state.

President Walter Schweitzer applauds the appointment and states, “I have known Jillien for most of her life. You could tell at a very young age that she was going to be a leader. Watching her run and win in grueling long distances races, help Chester to win State in Speech and debate as well as state champion basketball all of this while getting great grades and working as a waitress in our local café. Her experience in international markets and production of a wide variety of crops will suit her well as she takes over the helm at the Department of Agriculture. MFU looks forward to working with her on expanding opportunities for Montana Agriculture.”