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GREAT FALLS, MT (Aug. 24, 2015) –The Montana Farmers Union announces the hiring of Lyndsay Bruno as Communications Coordinator. Bruno is a native of Great Falls, and brings to the organization experience as a television journalist and communications professional. "We are pleased that Lyndsay has joined our team," said MFU President Alan Merrill. "Her experience, skills and Montana roots will help her be a valuable advocate for Montana family agriculture." Bruno worked as anchor and reporter f...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) will celebrate its 99th year with its annual meeting and convention on September 23‐25. The event will be held at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, MT. “The convention theme, ‘MFU: The Face of Agriculture’ reflects our diverse membership,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “Convention goers will enjoy a broad collection of speakers and workshop topics as well as debate MFU policy and enjoy some great entertainment.” A detailed agenda is posted on the MFU website. Some convention highlights include: Friday, Octob...
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) announced open registration for its Mid-Year Meeting, which will take place June 4-5, 2014, in Lewistown at the Yogo Inn. “The conference this year is sure to interest MFU members and non-members alike,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “We have excellent panels discussing everything from Sage Grouse to Water Rights to the Farm Bill.” June 4: BLM Updates – a panel of BLM, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service representatives will discuss Sage Grouse, and land and management issues. W...
It was two years in the making, but the Farm Bill finally did pass. “The bill contained more than 400 references to decisions that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack needed to make before numerous programs could be implemented,” said MFU President Alan Merrilll. “Consequently, we waited for a few months to allow some of the details to be worked out in Washington, D.C. before providing the educational tools farmers and ranchers need.” Chandler Goule, Senior V.P. of Programs for National Farmers Union, will be in Montana...
Today Montana Farmers Union (MUF) posted to its web site an answer to the numerous myths and facts that have been circulating regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule regarding provisions of the Clean Water Act. The two-page document, prepared by National Farmers Union (NFU), provides an overview of the proposed rule and offers much needed clarification in response to some of the worries that have been reported. In a statement on March 25, 2014, Chandler Goule, NFU’s senior vice president of programs stated: “NF...
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on its proposed rule that would allow the importation of beef from several states in Brazil with a recent history of foot and mouth disease (FMD). MFU opposed the proposal to resume importation of fresh beef from the 14 Brazilian states because of concerns regarding a history of unresolved FMD, which could pose a threat to U.S. livestock herds and consequently to family farmers and ranchers a...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) submitted written testimony on behalf of its statewide membership to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), which held a hearing on rail access today in Washington, D.C. “MFU appreciates the testimony of NFU President Roger Johnson and of Terry Whiteside of Whiteside & Associates, Billings, who both expertly represented the concerns of agriculture producers in person at the STB hearing,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “Montana and its neighboring states are experiencing long delays in rail car deliv...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) President Alan Merrill and 14 MFU members traveled to the National Farmers Union convention in Santa Fe, NM, which was held March 8-11, 2014. In addition to Merrill, the group included six delegates who helped shape the direction of the organization’s national public policy. Delegates included Brett Dailey, Jordan, MFU board representative; Calvin Lane, Molt, MFU board representative; Jay Buckley, Great Falls; Jacob Cowgill, Power; Kristie Rutledge, Big Sandy; and Maggie Shane, Great Falls, youth delegate. William D...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) President Alan Merrill and 14 MFU members traveled to the National Farmers Union convention in Santa Fe, NM, which was held March 8-11, 2014. In addition to Merrill, the group included six delegates who helped shape the direction of the organization’s national public policy. Delegates included Brett Dailey, Jordan, MFU board representative; Calvin Lane, Molt, MFU board representative; Jay Buckley, Great Falls; Jacob Cowgill, Power; Kristie Rutledge, Big Sandy; and Maggie Shane, Great Falls, youth delegate. William D...
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) 88th Annual Meeting and Convention will be held October 18-19, 2013 in Great Falls at the Heritage Inn. “We have a great line-up of speakers this year who will educate our members on wide-ranging topics,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “Information critical to Montanans will be offered throughout the convention.” The ACA – What you Need to Know about Health Care Implementation On Friday, October 18, beginning at 4:00 PM a panel of experts on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Montana will conv...
Montana Farmer’s Union (MFU) 2013 camp season at Arrowpeak Lodge in the Highwood Mountains is just around the corner and offers lots of fun lasting memories for youth across the state. The MFU Senior Youth Advisory Board chose “Cooperation, Education, Exhilaration” as the theme for camp this year. The camp schedules provide age appropriate activities and workshops with the goal of making memories, encouraging cooperative teamwork and growing tomorrow’s leaders. The camps provide lots of time for campfires, dances, theme nights, art & crafts,...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) President Alan Merrill and 15 MFU members will travel to the National Farmers Union convention in being held March 2-5, 2013, Springfield, MA. The group includes seven delegates who will help shape the direction of the organization’s national public policy. Delegates include Brett Dailey, Jordan, MFU board representative; Erik Somerfeld, Power, MFU board representative; Terry Anvik, Fairview; Doug Crabtree, Helena; Will Downs, Molt; and Sarah Eisenzimer, Lincoln, youth delegate. Other MFU members joining President M...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) and the Montana Health CO-OP announce a series of statewide meetings to educate Montanans about how co-ops function, and about the Montana Health CO-OP. Montana Health CO-OP was awarded $58 million loan from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to build a non-profit, member-owned health insurance cooperative. Focusing on individuals and small businesses, MHC will offer a variety of affordable plans and a statewide provider network. “Applying the co-op business model to health care delivery is exciti...
