Community members are encouraged to attend the many fairs held across Montana for 4-H exhibits and livestock sales and to learn more about the youth development program and how to participate through volunteering for events, leading a project and more. Fairs scheduled in Montana this summer include: Baker, Aug. 13-18 Big Timber, July 22-26 Billings, Aug. 9-17 Boulder, Aug. 22-25 Bozeman, July

Gov. Greg Gianforte continued his fourth annual 56 county tour as governor in Toole County, visiting Adent Mills at the Port of Northern Montana in Shelby to celebrate increasing trade opportunities for Montana producers. “One of our greatest sources of pride in Montana is our world-class products that we grow here — whether it’s Montana beef or barely, our farmers and ranchers produce

Recently, I joined other National Farmers Union leaders in meetings with the House Ag and Senate Ag committees about each of their versions of the 2024 Farm Bill. Based on those discussions, a tight timeline, and the need for modifications to both versions, I’m not optimistic for the passage of a 2024 Farm Bill but foresee another extension. The Senate version and the House version of the Farm

Somewhere from the clamor of early mornings at the barn emerged a children’s book and a mission to bring ag education to Montana students. “You’d go up to the barn, and this big commotion would just carry on. And I just kept thinking there’s a story here; who could write it?” said Tammi Fladager, creator of Happy Rach Wife Productions. One day, the story came into focus, she started

Unites States’ economic officers all around the world with the tools and knowledge they need to be better advocates for market access for U.S. industries. Russo discussed with producers the concerns and challenges around labeling and standards in countries that don’t offer the best and try to get away with it anyways. Russo noted that in their international work they strive to raise standards.