Director Clark Joins Gov. Gianforte on Hi-Line Ag Visits
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Director Clark Joins Gov. Gianforte on Hi-Line Ag Visits
CHESTER, Mont. — Continuing the focus on highlighting the diversity in Montana’s agricultural ecosystem, Director Clark and representatives from the Montana Department of Agriculture joined Governor Gianforte in Chester, Montana yesterday where they visited with local farmers and ranchers at Stricks Ag to talk about the growing season, local challenges, and the upcoming harvest.
Stricks Ag is a merchandiser of Montana’s high-quality and high-demand grains out of Chester, Montana. Along with owning multiple grain elevators and a state-of-the-art processing facility, Stricks Ag sends their Montana grains all over the United States and abroad.
Gov. Gianforte and Director Clark visit with Tyler Streit (Stricks Ag) and local producers
“Tyler and Jill Streit of Stricks Ag are leaders here in Montana’s agricultural ecosystem. Every operation has bottlenecks. It is great to get out and listen to these producers to learn how we can help eliminate those bottlenecks for further success and future generations,” Director Clark said.
While on the Hi-Line, Director Clark attended the Molson Coors Barley Days dinner in Choteau, Montana. Barley Days is an annual celebration that brings together the Montana barley growers for Molson Coors where they can recognize, thank, and congratulate the farmers behind the Molson Coors brands.
Director Clark pictured with her grandson and Peter Coors at the Stage Stop Inn, Choteau, MT
“One acre of irrigated barley in Montana produces around 4,400 cases of beer for Coors. When we think about the amount of contracted barley acres that Coors has here in Montana, it shows what a major role Montana plays in such a large industry. It was amazing to join in congratulating and recognizing our barley farmers that produce such a high-quality commodity that is consumed worldwide,” Director Clark said.
The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, visit agr.mt.gov.
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Tags: Montana Agriculture, Governor Greg Gianforte, Barley and Director Christy Clark
