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  • Degn Appointed To FSA State Committee

    Montana Farmers Union|Nov 2, 2022

    Sidney -- Montana Farmers Union Board of Directors member Sarah Degn has been appointed to the FSA State Committee. Degn, who farms in Sidney, also serves as a Next Generation Advisory Representative on the National Farmers Union Board. The USDA decision was applauded by MFU President Walter Schweitzer. "Sarah has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping Montana's farmers and ranchers thrive through her work with Montana Farmers Union and National Farmers Union, as well as her dedication to...

  • Montana Farmers Union Announces Application Process For Women's Leadership Program

    Montana Farmers Union|Apr 6, 2016

    Great Falls, MT - Montana Farmers Union Announces the launch of a women’s leadership cohort program. The program, Centra, will utilize in-depth training through a mentorship program. Successful applicants will be paired with a female mentor with similiar background. Careful planning will ensure that best efforts are made to couple participants with like-minded mentors that have served as leaders within Montana Farmers Union. After receiving training throughout the first year, participants will then serve as mentors for the first year cohort i...

  • MFU Says Montana Farmers at Disadvantage When It Comes to Exporting Wheat to Canada

    Montana Farmers Union|Feb 24, 2016

    Great Falls- Montana Farmers Union Board Secretary-Treasurer Erik Somerfeld visited with staff from all three of Montana’s delegates in Washington D.C. this week regarding Canada’s current wheat grading system. This comes on the heels of a letter Senator Tester sent to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman requesting the ambassador address the issue with the Canadian government. Under the current system, when Montana wheat crosses the border it is automatically downgraded to feed, the lowest quality designation. However, the United Sta...

  • MFU Says Montana Farmers at Disadvantage When It Comes to Exporting Wheat to Canada

    Montana Farmers Union|Feb 3, 2016

    Great Falls- Montana Farmers Union Board Secretary-Treasurer Erik Somerfeld visited with staff from all three of Montana’s delegates in Washington D.C. this week regarding Canada’s current wheat grading system. This comes on the heels of a letter Senator Tester sent to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman requesting the ambassador address the issue with the Canadian government. Under the current system, when Montana wheat crosses the border it is automatically downgraded to feed, the lowest quality designation. However, the United Sta...