MFU issues statement on Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision
Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision that overturns the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency E
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Build leadership skills with a scholarship from MFU to attend REAL Montana
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce a $2,500 scholarship for an MFU member selected to the REAL Montana program to help defray the total $3,500 cost of participating in th
Celebrating Montana’s Women in Ag
Women in ag celebrated their successes and rallied around their challenges during Montana Farmers Union’s Western Women’s Conference held at Fairmont Hot Springs Feb. 6-8. Wome
Schweitzer: Montana needs leaders who will stand with rural communities — Is that you?
Montana’s elected officials have failed Montana citizens. It’s time for answers – and change. Instead of investing in public institutions and infrastructure,
Schweitzer: EPA guidance on emissions strengthens case for full right to repair
Guidance this week from the EPA that means equipment manufacturers can no longer cite clean air law to block right to repair for farmers and ranchers is a welcome development for r
Women gain skills, resources at MFU’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference in Sidney
Women passionate about agriculture and rural communities gained skills and resources during Montana Farmers Union’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference held Jan. 31-Feb.
Montanans tell Congress: Reinstate Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling and restore fair, transparent markets
Montanans are demanding fairness from the farm to their forks, members of the Montana Country-of-Origin Labeling Coalition said during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the
Montanans are demanding fairness from the farm to their forks in 2026
The Montana Country-of-Origin Labeling Coalition, a coalition representing the majority of Montana’s cattle producers and focused on the reinstatement of mandatory country
MFU announces Carly Griffith Hotvedt, Melinda Anakalea as keynote speakers for Western Women’s Conference
Attendees at Montana Farmers Union’s Western Women’s Conference can expect a full slate of hands-on workshops, development of useful skills, and to hear from keynote speake
Sarah Vogel, April Martin announced as keynote speakers for MFU’s Eastern Women’s Conference
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce keynote speakers for its Women’s Conference in Eastern Montana Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Sidney. Attendees will h
MFU brings ag education to Montana classrooms: Now scheduling visits for remainder of 2026 school year
Montana Farmers Union is engaging Montana students with interactive, in-person lessons about agriculture through MFU’s school visit program and is now scheduling in-person, educ
Schweitzer: New dietary guidelines out of reach due to nutrition programs cuts
An emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods in the USDA’s and HHS’ newly released dietary guidelines is a welcome change, but last year’s deep cuts to nutrition programs mean