Montanans are demanding fairness from the farm to their forks, members of the Montana Country-of-Origin Labeling Coalition said during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Yellowstone Valley Food Hub in Billings. “Mandatory country-of-origin labeling is now more important than ever as the United States imports more...
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...
President Trump's move to remove tariffs on Brazilian beef and other goods that were previously subject to a 40% levy Trump announced in July further undermines American ranchers, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said.“We are already at an all time high for beef imports....
The federal government’s reopening is a step in the right direction for farms and ranches, with the USDA reopening with full funding for many of the programs crucial for farm success, said Walter Schweitzer, who serves as president of Montana Farmers Union. “We appreciate that the...
Curbing anti-competitive practices and reinstating mandatory Country of Origin Labeling will do more to lower beef prices than importing more beef from Argentina. Unfortunately, ranchers have already taken another hit in a volatile market.It takes about the same percentage of your paycheck to buy a...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3CCOIYVbgc[/embed]People in every county and every reservation in Montana are impacted by Montana Food Bank Network’s programs, which have provided nearly 14 million meals in the 2025 fiscal year alone.Through partnerships with local and national food manufacturers and agriculturalists, MFBN is able to provide up...