The Montana Farm Bureau Federation has echoed the sentiments stated by American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman—that the Clean Water Restoration Act would greatly expand federal jurisdiction to areas that the Clean Water Act was never meant to regulate. Stallman noted, “If the Clean Water Restoration Act passes, the regulations will put true water resources, [...]
Celebrate National Agriculture Week March 16-22
March 16-22 marks National Agriculture Week, a time to recognize farmers and ranchers for their hard work and bountiful, safe and affordable food supply. Montanans can be proud that agriculture continues to rank as Montana’s number-one industry. There are 60 million acres in farm and ranch land in Montana, making it number two in the [...]
Agriculture Safety Awareness Week focuses on children
The Farm Bureau Safety and Health Network’s Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, dedicated to farm safety education with a particular emphasis on children, is slated for March 2-8. The 2008 theme, “Growing the Most Important Crop,” emphasizes making farms and ranches safer for farmers, their family members and employees with special emphasis on children. Montana Farm [...]