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...
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...
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:...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
The current U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of several previous Supreme Court rulings has changed precedence that lower courts used to rule on legal disputes. Of particular concern is the Court’s recent overturning of the Chevron deference, which will create uncertainties for farmers and increase lawsuits...
Last month, Montana Farmers Union hosted participants in the 2024 Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership cohort for their summer leadership training focused on advocacy and leadership. The 19 participants and five supporting staff hail from the five Farmers Union Enterprise states of Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, South...