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...
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...
Several Montana Farmers Union Board of Directors seats and organizational positions are open for nominations ahead of voting during this year’s Annual Convention, planned for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown. Board members play an active role in the organization and its programs,...
Attendees at Montana Farmers Union's 110th Annual Convention will hear Jason DeShaw’s tale of resilience blended with musical storytelling to inspire hope.Born and raised in Montana, Jason DeShaw is a national award-winning mental health speaker and country singer. He grew up working on a farm...
Montana Farmers Union will again celebrate family farmers and ranchers whose land holdings have been in their families and in operation for more than 100 years through its Centennial Farm and Ranch Program during MFU’s Annual Convention this year.Since the mid-90s, Montana Farmers Union has...
[gallery size="full" columns="2" ids="8042,8043"]As Americans fire up their grill this Independence Day, National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace. The “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar”, released June 30, is a periodical report highlighting how little family farmers earn...
Montana farmers and ranchers shouldn’t be at the mercy of unlawful tariffs put in place by the executive branch, whose approach is incongruous with the international market, Montana Farmers Union said Monday after officially seeking to join members of the Blackfeet Tribe in asking a...