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Ag in Color Winners Announced
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation has announced the winners of the Montana Youth Agriculture Literacy program drawing contest. “Ag in Color” was developed in recognition of National Ag Week.
Montana Farm Bureau
Mar 262 min read


Montana Farm Bureau hosts roundtable with Interior Secretary Burgum, Representative Zinke at Farm Bureau Center
The Montana Farm Bureau hosted the Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke in a roundtable discussion today at the Farm Bureau Center in Bozeman.
Montana Farm Bureau
Feb 272 min read


Montana Farm Bureau Leaders Advocate for Ag Interests in Washington
Montana Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., February 10–12, 2026, to participate in the American Farm Bureau Issues Advisory Committee meetings.
Montana Farm Bureau
Feb 203 min read


Montana Farm Bureau to hold comprehensive campaign seminar end of February
BOZEMAN, Montana — Running for office can be exciting, but it can also be daunting to know where to start and what strategies are needed to win. The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is hosting an interactive seminar February 26-27, 2026, at the Montana Farm Bureau Center in Bozeman. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) developed this non-partisan training with input from political consultants and staff from both major political parties. The training has an impressi
Montana Farm Bureau
Feb 81 min read


BLM's proposed decision on American Prairie's grazing permits a win for ranchers
The Montana Farm Bureau, along with Phillips County Farm Bureau, triumphed in a proposed decision to remand American Prairie Reserve’s grazing leases.
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 163 min read


American Farm Bureau voting delegates set policy for 2026; Montana Farm Bureau policies successful during policy session
A policy resolution from Montana Farm Bureau regarding opposing the merger of the Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation railroads passed unanimously at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Meeting of Voting Delegates.
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 153 min read


Montana Farm Bureau members join peers at national convention
ANAHEIM, CA – Twenty-three Montana Farm Bureau members joined thousands of other farmers and ranchers from across the country for the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention, held January 9–14, 2026. The event featured high-level workshops, a bustling trade show, and keynote addresses from top government officials and industry leaders, all focused on the future of American agriculture. AFBF President Zippy Duvall opened the convention by challenging the 5,000 attendees to "im
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 142 min read


Montana student shines at national Farm Bureau competition
Cady Brown, a Southwest Counties Farm Bureau member and senior at the University of Montana Western, recently represented Montana on the national stage at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention.
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 132 min read


Montana Farm Bureau receives national awards for programs during American Farm Bureau Annual Convention
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation captured the Pinnacle Award in their membership group during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention in Anaheim, California.
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 132 min read


Proposed WOTUS Rule Brings Certainty to Farmers
The American Farm Bureau Federation has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers, detailing the impact WOTUS has on farmers and elements that must be included in the new proposed rule to ensure it can withstand future legal challenges.
Montana Farm Bureau
Jan 62 min read


Montana Farm Bureau Advocates for Agriculture in Nation’s Capital
During the week of December 15, 2025, MFBF President Cyndi Johnson, Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck, and Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Nicole Rolf traveled to the nation’s capital to ensure Montana’s farmers and ranchers have a seat at the table.
Montana Farm Bureau
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Farm Bureau Campaign Seminar set for February
The two-day, interactive, campaign seminar takes place February 26-27, 2026, at the Montana Farm Bureau State Office in Bozeman.
Montana Farm Bureau
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Municipalities, farmers, ranchers, landowners, and conservation groups unite to protect Montana water rights in challenge to exempt well loophole
Today, groups and individuals representing a diverse coalition of municipalities, farm and ranch families, landowners, and conservation organizations filed a legal challenge in Montana state court against the Montana DNRC and the state of Montana over its continued implementation of the state’s “exempt well loophole".
Montana Farm Bureau
Dec 12, 20256 min read


Bridge payment to help farmers buffer economic crisis
The Montana Farm Bureau reacted positively to President Trump’s announcement to provide an economic bridge to farmers to provide financial relief. Known as Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA), it will provide a way for farmers to persevere through tough times until benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reach the farm. Of the $12 billion earmarked for farmers, $11 billion will be distributed to row crop farmers by the end of February 2026. The remaining $1 billion will be di
Montana Farm Bureau
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Graham receives MFBF Distinguished Service Award posthumously
Missoula, Montana—Les Graham posthumously received the Montana Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award during the 106th Montana Farm Bureau Convention, taking place in Missoula, Montana. Montana Farm Bureau members will remember Les Graham for the many safety workshops he conducted during the organization’s November conventions and June summer conferences. Graham passed away on October 22, 2025. Farmers and ranchers across the state knew Graham, a long-time member of the Ga
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Thomas Herefords receives Montana Leopold Conservation Award during Montana Farm Bureau Convention
Thomas Herefords of Gold Creek accepted the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award® during the 106th Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula.
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Montana Farm Bureau Delegates Elect Leaders During Annual Convention
Voting delegates from 29 county Farm Bureaus elected new leaders and discussed and voted on policy during their Delegates Session.
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Southwest Counties Farm Bureau member wins YF&R Discussion Meet, wins a Polaris Ranger, MSU student first in Collegiate Discussion Meet
Cady Brown, a Southwest Counties Farm Bureau member, topped three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet.
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Montana Farm Bureau honors ACE program graduates
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation celebrated the Class of 2025 graduates of their ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate.) Leadership Program during a luncheon today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula.
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Young Farmers & Ranchers top $100,000 donation to the Montana Food Bank Network
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee presented a check for $8,000 to the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) on Monday, November 17, at their new warehouse location in Missoula.
Montana Farm Bureau
Nov 17, 20252 min read
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