What’s in the COVID-19 Bill
Bill Provides Support for Farmers, Rural Hospitals; provided by National Farmers Union To alleviate the current and potential economic fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the president signed into law a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will continue to...
President Schweitzer commends Fox, Tester & Daines on fighting back against meat packers
Montana Farmers Union president Walter Schweitzer finds it encouraging to see our Attorney General and Senators all in agreement that the multinational packers are price gouging the consumers and the producers. MFU thanks Montana Attorney General Tim Fox for...
Entrepreneurs share challenges and successes at women’s conference
The Montana Farmers Union Women’s Conference is an opportunity for members to come together to celebrate their contributions to agriculture, learn about the diversity in the industry and take in some personal and professional development workshops. As a bonus...
Apply today to be a camp counselor!
Job Summary: Camp counselors are the primary caregivers of each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. Apply Today! Contact Education...
MFU Represents Organization at National Convention
In March, Montana Farmers Union members and staff attended the 118th National Farmers Union Convention in Savannah, GA. More than 500 Farmers Union members from across the country convened. The delegation elected Rob Larew to succeed Roger Johnson as president and...
MFU to Host Primary Debates
Montana Farmers Union will ask candidates for governor and congress to put agriculture and rural issues front-and-center when they debate in Great Falls in late April and early May. MFU is partnering with Northern Plains Resource Council, Montana Cattlemen...
MFU Heads to National Convention
Montana Farmers Union delegates and staff will head to Savannah, GA for the 118th Anniversary National Farmers Union Convention March 1-3, 2020. The national convention, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, will feature breakout sessions on farm policy, innovation and...
Mixed reaction from Montana Ag groups to signing of US Mexico Canada agreement
Posted: 6:08 PM, Jan 29, 2020 Updated: 12:51 PM, Jan 30, 2020 By: Lane Nordlund President Donald Trump signed the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) Wednesday, which is expected to increase U.S. agricultural exports by $2 billion annually when fully...
Hemp Meeting Examines Growers’ and Processors’ Perspective on Industry
The hemp industry in Montana is changing rapidly. Each year more growers are adding the crop to their operation and more processors are coming on board to turn the crop into a finished product. With the expansion of the industry come new challenges for growing,...
MFU Hires Mangold to Lead Government Affairs
Kim Mangold has been hired as the Government Affairs Director for Montana Farmers Union. Mangold will help develop new legislative initiatives, support current issues and find effective approaches to improved laws and programs to benefit Montana producers. “Kim has a...