Montana Department of Agriculture
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Here at the Montana Department of Agriculture, we are honored to support the state’s #1 industry. With over 30 programs ranging from market and business development to licensing and regulating services that protect agricultural producers, consumers and the environment, our website features an abundance of information. We encourage you to explore our programs and contact us if you have ideas about how to improve our department, our services, or our website.
Governor Gianforte Proclaims March Montana Agriculture Month
Governor's Office
March 07 2023
Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed March 2023 Montana Agriculture Month to honor and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry, farmers and ranchers, and their contributions to the Montana way of life and the world.
In his proclamation, the governor also declared the week of March 19-25, 2023, Montana Agriculture Week, and March 21, 2023, Montana Agriculture Day.
“With more than 27,000 farms and ranches across our state, agriculture is the bedrock of our economy and communities,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’ll continue to promote and invest in value-added ag to create jobs, expand opportunities, and help our hardworking producers keep pace with a transforming industry.”
The governor’s proclamation can be viewed here.
MDA On the Road
& Where to Catch Us
Montana Pulse Crop Committee Meeting
Helena, MT | March 17
WMC Producer Tour
Portland, OR | March 17-20
Montana Ag Week
Statewide | March 16-22
Montana Ag Day
Statewide | March 18
Agriculture Appreciation Luncheon
Helena, MT | March 18
Montana Ag Day
Statewide | March 18
National Ag Trade Day
Nationwide | March 19
Montana Meat Day
Statewide | March 20
MWBC March Madness
Bozeman, MT | March 24
MWBC Board Meeting
Bozeman, MT | March 25
Rangelands in the Rotunda
Helena, MT | March 25
State Hail Board Meeting
Lewistown, MT | March 25
Initial Core Pesticide Training
Billings, MT | March 26-28
Wheat Marketing Center Board Meeting
Portland, OR | March 31
Montana Counseling Access for Montana Agriculture
The Montana Department of Agriculture and Frontier Psychiatry have partnered to provide free access to counseling for Montanans involved in agriculture. Funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), this partnership provides a variety of services, including individual counseling, tele-health, and medication management, at no cost to the participant.
The Counseling Access for Montana Ag (CAMA) program was created to address challenges facing those working in agriculture and ensure that farm and ranch families are receiving the support they need when experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.
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In fact, it is Montana’s number one industry and growing.
