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 Convention.Tester, who farms near Big Sandy, served in the U.S. Senate from 2007-2024. For much of that time, he was the...
Several youths were recognized for their engagement with agriculture and Montana Farmers Union Summer Camps at Arrowpeak during MFU’s 110th Annual State Convention held in Lewistown.Madilyn de la Garza from Great Falls, Edward Green from Fort Benton, Ezra Krebs from Belt, and Febe Krebs from...
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce Rachel Prevost has been named its Executive Director.“Rachel has become an integral part of the Farmers Union family,” MFU President Walter Schweitzer said. “Her dedication and creativity have been inspiring, and I look forward to working alongside her as...
When Montana Farmers Union members sit down for meals during the grassroots organization’s 110th Annual State Convention later this month, they will be eating food grown and produced by their neighbors and fellow members.More than 20 MFU member producers are highlighted on the menu throughout...
President Trump’s plan to increase foreign beef imports will crush already struggling ranchers, said Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer.Beef markets need enforcement of current anti-trust laws and mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to create truth for consumers and a fair playing field for ranchers....
National Farmers Union this week sent letters to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging immediate action to provide economic relief for family farmers and ranchers facing worsening financial conditions. NFU emphasized that aid should reach family farm operations that need it most, and for parallel...
More now than ever it is important for you to get involved. 2025 has been a turbulent year. It started off with mass layoffs, pausing those layoffs, implementing executive orders, rescinding those executive orders. Then came the announcement of massive retaliatory tariffs, and pausing those...
Explore agriculture in the Lewistown area during pre-convention farm tours during Montana Farmers Union's 110th Annual State Convention the afternoon of Oct. 30, followed by a farm-to-table dinner. Transportation is provided for the tours, with the bus leaving the Yogo Inn at 1 p.m., and...
Article 1 of the Constitution vests in Congress the sole authority to appropriate money. Each year, Congress and the President are required to pass 12 appropriations bills to fund the government for the next year by September 30. The current Republican-controlled House only requires a...
The government shutdown will negatively impact Montana farmers and ranchers, delaying technical assistance, emergency and conservation payments, and loan processes, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said."The government shutdown on the eve of the Farm Bill extension expiration is just another slap in the face...