News

MFU Member/Rancher Near Conrad Featured

I really appreciate other women and working hard… It’s one of the things I really love about Montana Farmers Union. It took me a long time to realize how important…
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Democrats for Western U.S. House seat talk ag

Corporate monopolies must be held accountable, democratic candidates for Montana’s Western U.S. House seat said during a Congressional primary debate Friday. More info and links to watch the recording Cora…
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MFU Foundation announces grant opportunities

The Montana Farmers Union Foundation currently is accepting applications for its grant funding for the first time. The MFU Foundation has funded projects when approached in the past. Now that…
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MFU Launches Contest for All Ages

We’re looking for MFU members and friends to lend an artistic touch to this work inspired by speaker Amber Smith from the 2022 Women’s Conference! A play on the ancient…
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Tester’s Bipartisan Bill Beefs Up Fairness, Transparency in Cattle Market

Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act to give Montana ranchers a fair shake in consolidated market (U.S. Senate)—As a part of his continued effort to break up ag consolidation and…
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Events & Media Position Opening

The Events & Media Coordinator provides the main point of contact and oversight for MFU event planning and assists with communications and media. The main goals of each event are…
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MFU Applauds new Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program

Montana State-Inspected meat processors allowed expanded market opportunities for producers across state lines Great Falls – Montana has recently finalized with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Cooperative…
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News for Feb/March 2022

MFU President featured in Building Better White House event

Moves by President Joe Biden to tackle anti-competitive practices and consolidation in agriculture continue to be a welcome change, Montana Farmers Union Walter Schweitzer said during Wednesday’s Building A Better…
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Kate’s AG Keeps it Real at NFU Convention

In today’s video, I interview farmers and producers from all over the U.S. at the National Farmers Union Convention in Denver, Colorado. It was a pleasure to learn their perspectives…
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