Request for Proposal for 2024 Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee Research and Marketing Program
The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee invites proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to address Montana's alfalfa seed industry.
RFP opens Jan 2, 2024
Applications will be submitted through WebGrants
View/download the complete Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2024 Alfalfa Seed Grants (PDF format).
Proposals submitted must be received on or before January 31, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Forms and Files
Alfalfa Seed Committee Board Members
The Alfalfa Seed Program is administered by the department under the Alfalfa Seed Industry Act (Montana Code Annoted 80-11-3). The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee provides direction for research and marketing toward the continued growth of the alfalfa seed industry of Montana. The program is administered by the department's Agricultural Development Division.
The committee is appointed by the Governor and composed of eight members. Board members serve three-year terms. For additional information about Governor-appointed Boards and Councils, refer to the Montana.Gov Boards, Councils and Commissions website from the Office of the Governor.
| Name | Contact Info | Term End | Qualifications |
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Dept. of Agriculture PO Box 200201 Helena, MT 59601-0201 agr@mt.gov |
Interim Agriculture Director, Statutory Appointment | |
| Ernest Johnson | 9265 Paradise Valley Road Chinook, MT 59523 |
12/1/2023 | Alfalfa Seed Grower and Leaf-Cutting Bees |
| Tom Matchett | 1820 Stillmeadow Billings, MT 59106 |
12/1/2025 | Alfalfa Seed Grower and Leaf-Cutting Bees |
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John Mehling, Chair |
3475 Community School Road Hardin, MT 59034 |
12/1/2023 | Alfalfa Seed Grower |
| Tom Neibur, Vice Chair | 1429 Hwy 191 S Malta, MT 59538-0753 |
12/1/2025 | Alfalfa Seed Grower and Leaf-Cutting Bees |
| Cavin Steiger | 67 Golden Goose Road Forsyth, MT 59327 |
12/1/2023 | Alfalfa Seed Grower |
| Dallas Steiger | PO Box 387 Hysham, MT 59038 |
11/30/2024 | Alfalfa Seed Grower |
| Justin Wiese | 4880 Hwy 363 Malta, MT 59538 |
11/30/2024 | Alfalfa Seed Grower |
Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee Agendas and Minutes
Agendas
- April 16, 2024
- February 14, 2023
- February 15, 2022
- February 23, 2021
- February 18, 2020
- February 12, 2019
Previous years are available by request.
