Governor Gianforte Encourages Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities
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Governor Gianforte Encourages Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities
HELENA, Mont. – On the 10th day of his 12 Days of Giving campaign, Governor Greg Gianforte today encouraged Montanans to support farmers and ranchers living with a disability or illness through the Cutting Fences Foundation (CFF).
“Montana farmers and ranchers feed the world and make our communities stronger,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As our 12 Days of Giving continues, I encourage Montanans to support the Cutting Fences Foundation as they come alongside our producers living with a disability or illness. Together, we can eliminate barriers for farmers, ranchers, and veterans in agriculture.”
Founded in 2021 by Kendra Lewis, CFF is dedicated to serving Montana farmers, ranchers, and veterans in agriculture who are living with a disability or illness through innovative, client-centered, holistic programs.
"I feel so grateful to get the opportunity to serve a very underserved population and meet their unique needs through resources that were not previously offered in our state,” said CFF Founder Kendra Lewis. “None of this would be possible without the support of all of our funders, followers, community partners, and the amazing support that has come from our Montana agricultural community. Thank you all for helping us, help others!"
Through its AgEquipt Loan Closet, CFF connects producers with specialized, agricultural-specific adaptive equipment, like an Action Trackchair.
Lewis also hosts a podcast through the foundation, inviting farmers, ranchers, and veterans onto the podcast to share how they overcame a hardship, whether that be a farming accident or mental health struggle.
To learn more and donate to the Cutting Fences Foundation, Montanans may visit cuttingfencesfoundation.net.
Running through mid-December, the governor’s 12 Days of Giving will highlight the work of a dozen organizations serving Montanans in need.
On the 1st Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Kalispell.
On the 2nd Day of Giving, the governor launched the third annual food drive among state agencies and encouraged Montanans to give to the Montana Food Bank Network or their local food bank.
On the 3rd Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Hi-Line Home Programs in Sidney.
On the 4th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged Montanans to support Eagle Mount as it empowers Montanans living with disabilities through outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities.
On the 5th Day of Giving, the governor and first lady donated new, unwrapped toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots and encouraged Montanans to donate to their local campaign.
On the 6th Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to The LifeGuard Group in Missoula.
On the 7th Day of Giving, the governor promoted blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana and encouraged eligible Montanans to donate blood.
On the 8th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for Montana service members, veterans, first responders, and their families through Impact Montana.
On the 9th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for One Heart Warriors as they serve our tribal communities.
On the 10th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for farmers and ranchers living with a disability or illness through the Cutting Fences Foundation.
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