MONTANA FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
Investing in the Vitality of Rural Communities
The mission of the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities.
Tax deductible contributions benefit communities and individuals through:
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Supporting rural communities and youth through college scholarships.
NEW FUTURE OF MEAT PROCESSING
In conjuction with the new MT Premium Processing Cooperative, MFU is supporting new career opportunities and regional food systems development.
FEED THE GUARD
$50,000 of nutrious, boxed meals were provided to troops station in the Capital in 2021 through MFU and Farmers Union Enterprises.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Over $15,000 in grants and assistance have been provided to local organizations, small business and rural development projects in 2022. The next deadline to apply is Sept 1, 2022.
1st Round 2022 Grantees AnnouncedMontana Farmers Union is working hard to support family farms & rural communities.
Latest News from Montana Farmers Union

MFU Receives More than $50k in Grants for Education Programming
Montana Farmers Union has received more than $50,000 in grants from CHS and Mountain View Co-op in support of MFU’s educational programs, including the cooperative education and the grassroots organization’s[…] Read more

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[…] Read more

MFU Congratulates 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Montana Farmers Union congratulates Montana students receiving $15,000 in scholarship funding from MFU, including a year’s tuition to MSU-Northern. “The new age of ranching and farming requires leading edge knowledge[…] Read more

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[…] Read more