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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program expanded to other commodities

9/22/2020 11:57:51 AM

Montana farmers and ranchers will be pleased to see the addition of crops that failed to make the first round of CFAP support—alfalfa, sugar beets, hemp and all classes of wheat.

Farm Bureau coalition urges support of wildfire bill

9/21/2020 12:32:16 PM

With wildfires roaring through the western United States, including Montana, a U.S. Senate subcommittee have considered a bill that would implement a variety of wildfire-mitigation projects.

Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers still fighting hunger in Montana

9/18/2020 3:34:50 PM

Although the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the Hoofin' it for Hunger race, the YF&R Committee has fortified their resolve to still raise money for the Montana Food Bank Network.

Win a Polaris in the Montana Farm Bureau YF&R Discussion Meet

9/18/2020 10:59:35 AM

For the sixth year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the YF&R Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger® Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The convention has been scaled back this year, however the Discussion Meet will continue in person.

Every Farmer Counts: Staying Safe at Railroad Crossings

9/16/2020 3:17:41 PM

The national rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. partners with the American Farm Bureau Federation and other groups to remind farm equipment operators to pay extra attention where field and farm access roads cross train tracks.

National Farm Safety and Health Week slated for Sept. 20-26

9/11/2020 10:16:00 AM

September 20 through September 26 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “Every Farmer Counts” in recognition of America’s hard-working farmers and ranchers.

2020 County Annual Meetings

9/8/2020 12:23:00 PM

County Farm Bureaus throughout Montana will soon meet for their annual meetings. One of the most important aspects of these meetings will be discussions on policy resolutions for which our grassroots farmer and rancher members believe MFBF should take a stance. You can find details on your county Farm Bureau annual meeting in this article.

'More Food' urged Yellowstone Farmers into Action

9/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

When the Yellowstone County Farm Bureau formed in March 1918, its leaders pledged to help one another increase productivity in their farm fields and a feeling of community between their neighbors. More than 100 years later, the Farm Bureau holds true to these ideals.

MFBF announces 2021 ‘Ag in Color’ Drawing Contest

9/2/2020 3:17:00 PM

Montana Farm Bureau announces its ‘Ag in Color’ Drawing Contest, part of their Montana Youth (MY) Agriculture Literacy program. This well-established drawing contest is now open for 2021.

Farm Bureau supports meat packing acts to help state agriculture

8/24/2020 2:40:41 PM

Montana Farm Bureau applauds Congressman Gianforte (R-MT) for his co-sponsoring of two important bills for livestock producers.