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01 Oct Montana Producers Selected to National Program

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30 Sep Schweitzer: Congress needs to take up responsibility to American farmers, families

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Congress has unnecessarily left farmers in limbo as they wait for either a reauthorization or yet another extension of the Farm Bill, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said.The Farm Bill was last reauthorized in 2018, with Congress extending it, and funding for its programs,...

27 Sep Montanans help bridge rural, D.C. divide

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Legislators in D.C. have a clearer understanding of agriculture in Montana, thanks to the Montana farmers and ranchers who spoke with leaders and Congressional members during the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In held earlier in September.During the Fly-In, more than a dozen Montana Farmers Union...

25 Sep Supreme Court Candidate Forum to Air Oct. 6

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Voters have the opportunity to hear from Montana Supreme Court candidates thanks to a forum sponsored this week by Montana Farmers Union that will air on television Oct. 6. Supreme Court candidates Judge Jerry Lynch, Cory Swanson, Judge Dan Wilson, and Judge Katherine Bidegaray spoke to...

10 Sep Candidates file for MFU leadership positions

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Candidates for several MFU leadership positions have officially filed. Candidates appearing on the ballot are: Vice President, 2-year term: Rollie Schlepp (Conrad) and Erik Somerfeld (Power) Board District 1, 3-year term: John Ferrat (Toston) Board District 3, 3-year term: Sarah Degn (Sidney) Board District 3 & 4 At Large, 3-year term:...

09 Sep National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations

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WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency county-level offices.Under this MOU, NFU and USDA will work together to gather feedback on the experiences...

04 Sep Far Out & Waiting prepares rural residents for medical emergencies

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[gallery size="large" ids="4521,4523,4522"]A new workshop series hosted by Montana Farmers Union is helping rural residents know what to do until Emergency Medical Services are able to arrive during emergencies.Several Far Out & Waiting workshops have been offered in partnership with local EMS crews so far...

28 Aug MFU member selected as Next Gen rep to NFU board

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Laurel farmer Carah Ronan has been selected as the Next Generation Advisory Representative on National Farmers Union’s Board of Directors.Ronan runs Rodi Farm, a family farm producing sustainably and organically grown heirloom cut flowers, garlic, vegetables, and poultry. In addition to her new role with...

24 Aug MFU member engagement makes MFU stronger voice for Family Farms

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By Ben Peterson, Region 5-6 at large MFU Board RepresentativeFarmers Union has had many different logos over the years starting with the plow, hoe, and rake. These logos represent our organization and carry great meaning to us, MFU’s members and leaders who craft and implement...

15 Aug Montanan Named to USDA Beginning Farmer Advisory Committee

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced the appointment of 20 new members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, including Alexandria Moxley from Montana. This committee is part of USDA’s support for equitable access to USDA’s services and programs and creating...

Author: Alice Miller

01 Oct Montana Producers Selected to National Program

30 Sep Schweitzer: Congress needs to take up responsibility to American farmers, families

27 Sep Montanans help bridge rural, D.C. divide

25 Sep Supreme Court Candidate Forum to Air Oct. 6

10 Sep Candidates file for MFU leadership positions

09 Sep National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations

04 Sep Far Out & Waiting prepares rural residents for medical emergencies

28 Aug MFU member selected as Next Gen rep to NFU board

24 Aug MFU member engagement makes MFU stronger voice for Family Farms

15 Aug Montanan Named to USDA Beginning Farmer Advisory Committee

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