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Glacier Processing Cooperative Forms to Tackle Meat Processing Capacity in Flathead: Informational Meeting Planned May 31

Producers and community members are welcome to attend an informational meeting about a new co-op formed for meat processing in the Flathead. Glacier Processing Cooperative has officially formed with the…
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Author Sarah Vogel Joins MFU Book Club for Q&A

“The Farmer’s Lawyer” author Sarah Vogel joined Montana Farmers Union Book Club members for the group’s first virtual meeting last week. Vogel spoke about why she wrote the book and…
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Ladies Who Ag Gathers Women, Resources

A new opportunity to connect with other women and available resources in agriculture kicks off May 12 in Hamilton. Ladies Who Ag, sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, is a play…
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Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update For May 1-2

The 68th Montana Legislative Session was remarkable for many reasons, including the volume of legislation that was pushed through, as well as the amount of work MFU staff and members…
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Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update For April 24-28

Data collected from farmers should not be used against farmers. To that point, HJ 27 would create an interim committee to examine how ag data is being collected and how to protect…
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Arrowpeak Camp Registration Open

Experience Montana Farmers Union Summer Camp Programs at Arrowpeak! Camp fun for ages 7-17 includes learning about cooperatives, agriculture and leadership skills — all while having fun learning how to…
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Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update For April 17-21

Because Montana Farmers Union members value equitable, quality, and inclusive education, MFU opposed HB 562, which would undermine and underfund Montana’s public schools.  Public schools should be fully funded, but…
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MFU’s Eastern MT Women’s Conference Provides Support, Inspiration to More Than 35 Attendees

More than 35 women enjoyed a weekend of learning and networking during the first ever Eastern Montana Women’s Conference hosted by Montana Farmers Union in Sidney. “It brought people together…
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Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update For April 10-14

MFU continues to support a bill that would provide property tax incentives for alternative fuel production. Senate Bill 510 is a good step forward toward incentivizing renewable diesel production. A…
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MFU Donates 36k Pounds of Pork to Montana Food Banks

The Montana Food Bank Network recently received more than 36,000 pounds of pork, donated by Farmers Union Enterprises and Montana Farmers Union. The valuable protein resource has already been distributed…
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2023 Montana Farmers Union Annual Convention

October 27, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Heritage Inn, Great Falls MT