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Montana Farm Bureau Attends National Meetings

Visits with state Farm Bureau leaders, public policy staff and federal agencies highlighted the summer meeting season last week as Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson and Senior Governmental Affairs Director Nicole Rolf attended the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents and Public Policy Conference. Additionally, a group of western state Farm Bureau presidents met with officials from

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Montana Farm Bureau Attends National Meetings

Visits with state Farm Bureau leaders, public policy staff and federal agencies highlighted the summer meeting season last week as Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson and Senior Governmental Affairs Director Nicole Rolf attended the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents and Public Policy Conference. Additionally, a group of western state Farm Bureau presidents met with officials from

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Posted on July 28, 2022

As Farmers Retire, Lawmakers Explore How To Boost Beginning Producers

More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years, but the steep price of entry to start a farm, along with rising input costs and volatile markets, make it tough for young and beginning farmers to take their places. “Farming is inherently a risky business, but in the environment we are in right now, that risk is elevated,” Nathan Kauffman, vice president

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As Farmers Retire, Lawmakers Explore How To Boost Beginning Producers

More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years, but the steep price of entry to start a farm, along with rising input costs and volatile markets, make it tough for young and beginning farmers to take their places. “Farming is inherently a risky business, but in the environment we are in right now, that risk is elevated,” Nathan Kauffman, vice president

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Montana Farmers Union Seeks Candidates

Montana Farmers Union is issuing a call for candidates for its 2022 elections. “A contested election is healthy for the board and the membership. It encourages the debate of ideas and creates a better leadership group,” MFU president Walter Schweitzer said. The two-year vice president position, as well as three-year director terms for Districts 2, 6 and 5/6 at-large are up for grabs at

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Montana Farmers Union Seeks Candidates

Montana Farmers Union is issuing a call for candidates for its 2022 elections. “A contested election is healthy for the board and the membership. It encourages the debate of ideas and creates a better leadership group,” MFU president Walter Schweitzer said. The two-year vice president position, as well as three-year director terms for Districts 2, 6 and 5/6 at-large are up for grabs at

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously decided last week to void sanctions and a contempt order filed earlier this year against the Office of State Public Defenders by a Yellowstone County district judge. In the past year, Yellowstone County District Judge Donald Harris twice found OPD in contempt of court for not promptly assigning counsel to defendants, resulting in $24,000 worth of fines.

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Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously decided last week to void sanctions and a contempt order filed earlier this year against the Office of State Public Defenders by a Yellowstone County district judge. In the past year, Yellowstone County District Judge Donald Harris twice found OPD in contempt of court for not promptly assigning counsel to defendants, resulting in $24,000 worth of fines.

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Posted on July 28, 2022

USCIS to Welcome 48 New US Citizens

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court District of Montana welcomed 48 U.S. citizenship candidates when they were naturalized Thursday, July 21, at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse during two ceremonies. This is the second of three naturalization ceremonies this year in Missoula. Judge Kathleen DeSoto presided over the 11 a.m. ceremony and Judge Donald W.

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USCIS to Welcome 48 New US Citizens

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court District of Montana welcomed 48 U.S. citizenship candidates when they were naturalized Thursday, July 21, at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse during two ceremonies. This is the second of three naturalization ceremonies this year in Missoula. Judge Kathleen DeSoto presided over the 11 a.m. ceremony and Judge Donald W.

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Posted on July 28, 2022

MTHS Announces Temporary Construction Closures

The Montana Historical Society Research Center, as well as some galleries, will close in the upcoming months in preparation for the 2025 opening of the Montana Heritage Center in Helena. The Homeland gallery, which examines life in Montana’s past, already is partially shuttered as artifacts are inventoried and stored before their eventual inclusion into expanded exhibits in the new Heritage

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MTHS Announces Temporary Construction Closures

The Montana Historical Society Research Center, as well as some galleries, will close in the upcoming months in preparation for the 2025 opening of the Montana Heritage Center in Helena. The Homeland gallery, which examines life in Montana’s past, already is partially shuttered as artifacts are inventoried and stored before their eventual inclusion into expanded exhibits in the new Heritage

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Reed Selected For Stars And Stripes Competition

Wolf Point’s Samantha Reed has been selected to participate in the Ms. Stars and Stripes, a competition aimed at women in agriculture. Voting starts Aug. 1. The prize for the contest, held virtually, is $25,000. The winner will also be featured in STAR Magazine. In her application materials, Reed says that the prize money would go toward furthering her education. “I plan on attending University

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Reed Selected For Stars And Stripes Competition

Wolf Point’s Samantha Reed has been selected to participate in the Ms. Stars and Stripes, a competition aimed at women in agriculture. Voting starts Aug. 1. The prize for the contest, held virtually, is $25,000. The winner will also be featured in STAR Magazine. In her application materials, Reed says that the prize money would go toward furthering her education. “I plan on attending University

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Posted on July 28, 2022

New Record Number Of Montanans Working

The number of Montanans employed grew in June 2022 for the 14th consecutive month, reaching a new alltime high, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Also in the month of June, Montana’s labor force grew to its largest level on record, and the state’s unemployment rate remained near historic lows. “More Montanans

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New Record Number Of Montanans Working

The number of Montanans employed grew in June 2022 for the 14th consecutive month, reaching a new alltime high, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Also in the month of June, Montana’s labor force grew to its largest level on record, and the state’s unemployment rate remained near historic lows. “More Montanans

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representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private ….

representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private land, in addition to access to adjacent public sections. If landowners move to a pay-to-play model, Spahr expresses support for private property rights and diversified income streams, but he also has a word of caution. “I think that they need to be very careful of the privatization of wildlife,” he said. ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’ Bayard

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representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private ….

representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private land, in addition to access to adjacent public sections. If landowners move to a pay-to-play model, Spahr expresses support for private property rights and diversified income streams, but he also has a word of caution. “I think that they need to be very careful of the privatization of wildlife,” he said. ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’ Bayard

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Posted on July 28, 2022

VISTA Keeping Active In Roosevelt County

Meghan Edwards is serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Fort Peck Community College’s agriculture Extension in Poplar. She started working in the area in May and will stay for a year. “I like it. The people have been very welcoming,” Edwards said. “I’m trying to do as much as I can.” She is a native of Columbus, Ohio. Her main focus is organizing a Harvest Day Festival to

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VISTA Keeping Active In Roosevelt County

Meghan Edwards is serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Fort Peck Community College’s agriculture Extension in Poplar. She started working in the area in May and will stay for a year. “I like it. The people have been very welcoming,” Edwards said. “I’m trying to do as much as I can.” She is a native of Columbus, Ohio. Her main focus is organizing a Harvest Day Festival to

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Posted on July 28, 2022

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Montana Farm Bureau Attends National Meetings

Montana Farm Bureau Attends National Meetings

As Farmers Retire, Lawmakers Explore How To Boost Beginning Producers

As Farmers Retire, Lawmakers Explore How To Boost Beginning Producers

Montana Farmers Union Seeks Candidates

Montana Farmers Union Seeks Candidates

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

USCIS to Welcome 48 New US Citizens

USCIS to Welcome 48 New US Citizens

MTHS Announces Temporary Construction Closures

MTHS Announces Temporary Construction Closures

Reed Selected For Stars And Stripes Competition

Reed Selected For Stars And Stripes Competition

New Record Number Of Montanans Working

New Record Number Of Montanans Working

representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private ….

representing 250,000-300,000 acres of private ….

VISTA Keeping Active In Roosevelt County

VISTA Keeping Active In Roosevelt County

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