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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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President Schweitzer: Funding in Appropriations Package a Win for Family Farms

MFU President Walter Schweitzer Issues Statement on Senator Tester’s Work on the Appropriations Package: “We would like to thank Senator Tester for securing several Montana provisions in the appropriations package…
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MFU applauds Daines and Tester for taking action on the CSKT Water Compact

Great Falls, MT- Montana Farmers Union would like to thank Senator Steve Daines and Senator Jon Tester for introducing a bill to settle the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes Water Compact…
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2023 Montana Farmers Union Annual Convention

October 27, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Heritage Inn, Great Falls MT