First Indigenous MFU Local established
Recently, MFU President Walter Schweitzer and Board Member Erik Somerfeld helped organize a brand-new Local — the Blackfeet Local, proudly established on the Blackfeet Reservatio
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MFU Arrowpeak Camps recognized with Impact Award
Montana Farmers Union’s Arrowpeak Camp was recognized for its commitment to helping youth grow and learn with the American Camp Association Northwest Character Impact Award f
Schweitzer: Removal of tariffs on Brazilian beef further undercuts American Ranchers
President Trump’s move to remove tariffs on Brazilian beef and other goods that were previously subject to a 40% levy Trump announced in July further undermines American ranc
Thanksgiving by the Numbers: Families Pay More While Farmers Earn Less
National Farmers Union on Nov. 19 released the annual Thanksgiving Edition of the “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar,” revealing stark inequities in America’s food system.
Schweitzer: Fully funding the USDA and many of the programs critical to family farms and ranches
The federal government’s reopening is a step in the right direction for farms and ranches, with the USDA reopening with full funding for many of the programs crucial for farm suc
Schweitzer: Forcing packers to play by the rules will lower beef prices
Curbing anti-competitive practices and reinstating mandatory Country of Origin Labeling will do more to lower beef prices than importing more beef from Argentina. Unfortunately, ra
MFU & MFBN strengthening food security for Montanans
People in every county and every reservation in Montana are impacted by Montana Food Bank Network’s programs, which have provided nearly 14 million meals in the 2025 fiscal year
Edwards Ranch honored as Centennial Ranch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fbzKmBRZI&feature=youtu.be It’s no accident Edwards Ranch has been in operation for more than 100 years. Hard work, ingenuity, and persever
Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling Bill Introduced in Congress
In February of this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) reintroduced the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421), legislation that would reinstate mandatory country-of-o
MFU highlights work to strengthen farms, ranches during 110th Annual State Convention
Montana’s farmers and ranchers require a safety net that meets their needs, leaders said during Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention held Oct. 30-Nov.1 in Lewi
Schweitzer elected to fourth term as MFU President
Walter Schweitzer will serve a fourth two-year term at the helm of Montana Farmers Union as the grassroots organization’s president. Schweitzer, who ranches near Geyser, said h
Workhorse Award presented to Jon Tester
Montana Farmers Union proudly awarded former U.S. Senator Jon Tester with the Montana Family Farmer Workhorse Award during the grassroots organization’s 110th Annual State Conven