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21 Oct MFU: Reauthorize Farm Bill in 2024

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MFU Members Gather for 109th Annual Convention [gallery size="medium" ids="5012,5011,5010,5009,5008,5007,5006,5005,5004,5000,5001,5002,5003,5042,5040,5037,5036,5026,5027,5028,5031,5032,5033,5025,5022,5020,5019"] The overarching conversation during Montana Farmers Union's 109th Annual State Convention Oct. 17-19 in Whitefish was loud and clear: Reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2024. “Clearly Congress has put politics ahead of the Farm Bill,” MFU President Walter...

01 Oct Montana Producers Selected to National Program

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/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Beau Milton Zach Didier Kimberly Robinson Three Montana farmers have been selected to National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute.Montana Farmers Union members Zach Didier, from Laurel, Beau Milton, from Ovando, and Kimberly Robinson, from Kila, will participate in...

30 Sep Schweitzer: Congress needs to take up responsibility to American farmers, families

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Congress has unnecessarily left farmers in limbo as they wait for either a reauthorization or yet another extension of the Farm Bill, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said.The Farm Bill was last reauthorized in 2018, with Congress extending it, and funding for its programs,...

10 Sep Candidates file for MFU leadership positions

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Candidates for several MFU leadership positions have officially filed. Candidates appearing on the ballot are: Vice President, 2-year term: Rollie Schlepp (Conrad) and Erik Somerfeld (Power) Board District 1, 3-year term: John Ferrat (Toston) Board District 3, 3-year term: Sarah Degn (Sidney) Board District 3 & 4 At Large, 3-year term:...

09 Sep National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations

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WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency county-level offices.Under this MOU, NFU and USDA will work together to gather feedback on the experiences...

04 Sep Far Out & Waiting prepares rural residents for medical emergencies

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[gallery size="large" ids="4521,4523,4522"]A new workshop series hosted by Montana Farmers Union is helping rural residents know what to do until Emergency Medical Services are able to arrive during emergencies.Several Far Out & Waiting workshops have been offered in partnership with local EMS crews so far...

24 Aug MFU member engagement makes MFU stronger voice for Family Farms

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By Ben Peterson, Region 5-6 at large MFU Board RepresentativeFarmers Union has had many different logos over the years starting with the plow, hoe, and rake. These logos represent our organization and carry great meaning to us, MFU’s members and leaders who craft and implement...

15 Aug Montanan Named to USDA Beginning Farmer Advisory Committee

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced the appointment of 20 new members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, including Alexandria Moxley from Montana. This committee is part of USDA’s support for equitable access to USDA’s services and programs and creating...

13 Aug Schweitzer: SCOTUS Recent Overturn of Chevron Deference Creates Chaos

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The current U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of several previous Supreme Court rulings has changed precedence that lower courts used to rule on legal disputes. Of particular concern is the Court’s recent overturning of the Chevron deference, which will create uncertainties for farmers and increase lawsuits...

11 Jul Fladager Receives NFU Scholarship

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In recognition of her commitment to agriculture and community, Montana Farmers Union member Tammi Fladager has received a $1,500 scholarship from the National Farmers Union Foundation.Each year NFUF proudly supports the next generation of agricultural professionals by awarding several scholarships to students in various fields...

MFU Tag

21 Oct MFU: Reauthorize Farm Bill in 2024

01 Oct Montana Producers Selected to National Program

30 Sep Schweitzer: Congress needs to take up responsibility to American farmers, families

10 Sep Candidates file for MFU leadership positions

09 Sep National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations

04 Sep Far Out & Waiting prepares rural residents for medical emergencies

24 Aug MFU member engagement makes MFU stronger voice for Family Farms

15 Aug Montanan Named to USDA Beginning Farmer Advisory Committee

13 Aug Schweitzer: SCOTUS Recent Overturn of Chevron Deference Creates Chaos

11 Jul Fladager Receives NFU Scholarship

2024 FUEL Cohort Announced

2024 Women’s Conferences in Miles City, Fairmont

Candidates file for MFU leadership positions