Montana Farmers Union is pleased to announce that the grassroots organization has received a $27,500 CHS Foundation Cooperative Education Grant to support MFU’s work to develop young agricultural leaders about the cooperative business model through hands-on, experiential learning grounded in the seven cooperative principles. MFU...
The USDA must pursue reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling through rulemaking, a coalition representing the majority of Montana cattle producers urged US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in a letter sent this week. “Without action, ranchers continue to be undervalued by packers, and consumers continue to be...
Community members are invited to join Montana Farmers Union in celebrating local agriculture and innovation during the grand opening of Montana Safflower at 3 p.m., Monday, April 13, at 16 Liberty Lane in Great Falls.Montana Safflower uses Montana-grown safflower to create a new market for...
Montana’s elected officials have failed Montana citizens. It’s time for answers – and change. Instead of investing in public institutions and infrastructure, creating fair tax codes, and supporting ag producers by incentivizing Montana food on local grocery store shelves and ensuring right to repair equipment, current lawmakers have sided again and again with...
Women passionate about agriculture and rural communities gained skills and resources during Montana Farmers Union's Eastern Montana Women's Conference held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Sidney. The conference is one of two women's conferences offered by MFU and serves as an opportunity for women to connect with...
An emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods in the USDA’s and HHS’ newly released dietary guidelines is a welcome change, but last year’s deep cuts to nutrition programs mean families will struggle to access the nutritious food outlined in the document, said Montana Farmers Union President...
Montana Farmers Union is proud to once again offer Sentence Grants for Montana 4-H clubs.Clubs can apply for the $100 mini-grants by submitting one sentence project proposals. If clubs publicly thank MFU for the funding, they receive an additional $50.MFU has awarded more than $20,000...
You can now give the gift of belonging to a community dedicated to supporting family farms and rural communities to loved ones and friends through an MFU membership! Summer Camp tuition is also available to gift ahead of the upcoming 2026 season of MFU's Summer...
Recently, MFU President Walter Schweitzer and Board Member Erik Somerfeld helped organize a brand-new Local — the Blackfeet Local, proudly established on the Blackfeet Reservation. Members elected their inaugural officers: Dan Barcus, President Wayne Smith, Vice President Verna Billedeaux, Secretary/Treasurer This marks a historic moment as the first Indigenous Local...
Montana Farmers Union's Arrowpeak Camp was recognized for its commitment to helping youth grow and learn with the American Camp Association Northwest Character Impact Award for Montana for the 2025 season. The ACA Character Impact Award is a recognition given to camps that demonstrate a commitment...