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...
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing a new initiative to scrutinize competitive conditions in the agricultural marketplace.“American agriculture is at a breaking...
Previous slide Next slide Set your family up for success during Montana Farmers Union's Family Farm Succession Planning Institute – free to MFU member families or $50 for non-member families – to be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Yogo Inn...
Montana producers joined National Farmers Union last week during its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought more than 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington to meet with members of Congress and demand quick, decisive action to reverse the crisis in farm country.“I always enjoy visiting...
As part of its commitment to local food systems, Montana Farmers Union recently donated 35,000 pounds of pork to the Montana Food Bank Network. In the face of continued high inflation and slashes to federal funding for nutrition programs, the donation will help feed Montana...
Hear from expert speakers and get the tools to do a deep dive into your farm's succession plan during the Succession Planning Institute offered Nov. 2 by Montana Farmers Union for multi-generational farm and ranch families.The institute is free to MFU members or $50 for...
Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce five recipients of its new Regenerative Farming Implementation Grants.The grants are each for $1,000 and are offered with the support of General Mills as part of Montana Farmers Union's first ever Regenerative Farming Cohort. The cohort, in its...
MFU Ambassadors, other staff members, and board members will be at county fairs across the state – find them at www.montanafarmersunion.com > About Us > Board & Staff and connect during your fair to learn more about how MFU can support your farm and ranch...
Family members of all ages can enjoy Montana Farmers Union's 110th Annual State Convention with a free kids Day Camp to be offered from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. on both Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for kids ages 5-12.The...