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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...
GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 is fast approaching. Students have until March 15 to submit their application for the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship, the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship, the MFU Scholarship, and the County Scholarships. A single application can be submitted for all the scholarships. MFU’s website also has information about the Stanley Moore Scholarship, a $1,500 scholarship offered by the Farmers Union Industries Foundation. The longstanding scholarships are...
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...
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...
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...
