Scholarships Offered For Beginning Producers

Learn about top ag and rural issues, network, experience ag in the Lewistown area, hear from keynote speaker Jason DeShaw, elect MFU leadership, set organizational policy, and more during Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention planned Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Lewistown, with pre-convention tours Oct. 30 and a Succession Planning Institute Nov. 2.

Scholarships that cover the full cost of attending Convention are available for new and beginning producers and students are available. The funding is part of MFU’s commitment to education.

The pre-convention farm tour includes a tour of a permaculture fruit orchard followed by a tour at the Wickens Ranch and their new Savory Hub. Convention officially kicks off Oct. 31 with policy work, education sessions, election of leadership, networking, Halloween fun, and more.

New this year, members can take advantage of a deep dive in farm and ranch succession planning during the Succession Planning Institute Nov. 2 also at the Yogo Inn.