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Potato Research & Market Development Grant

The Montana Potato Research & Market Development Program was created by a vote of potato producers following a process outlined in the Agricultural Commodity Research and Market Development Enabling Act (MCA 80-11-5).

The Potato Research & Market Development Program is administered by the Montana Department of Agriculture, which receives advice from the seven member Montana Potato Advisory Committee. The committee invites proposals to fund demonstration projects, applied research and market development projects designed to address Montana's potato industry needs and opportunities.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Montana Potato Research & Market Development Program 

  • 2023-2024 RFP are live on WebGrants
  • 2023 RFP Adobe PDF Download
  • Applications will be submitted through WebGrants
  • Proposals shall be received on or before October 31, 2023 5:00 pm
Potato Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday November 7th, 11:00 am
Holiday Inn Downtown, Missoula
Agenda - Draft

Montana Potato Advisory Committee

Board Members

Potato Committee
Name Contact Info Term End Qualifications
Paul Streich
Chair
295 Middle Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
pstreich@cord.edu
3/1/2025 Chair, Producer
Tim Venhuizen
Vice Chair
84 Midway
Manhattan, MT 59741
tim@plantthebest.com
3/1/2023 Vice Chair, Producer
Jonathan Schutter 3821 Wooden Shoe Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
jonrobinschutter@gmail.com
3/1/2025 Producer
Bill Buyan 83 Ramshor South
Sheridan, MT 59749
bpbuyan@gmail.com
3/1/2023 Producer
Michael Clarke 10900 MT Hwy 41
Dillon, MT 59725
mclarkecottomseed@gmail.com
3/1/2026 Producer
Tim Lake 35243 Minesinger Trail
Polson, MT 59860
spud4u@centurytel.net
3/1/2024 Producer
Laci Holbrook Twin Bridges, MT 59754
laci.holbrook@gmail.com
3/1/2025 Producer

Christy Clark

PO Box 200201
Helena, MT 49620
agr@mt.gov

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Agriculture Director, Statutory Appointment
       


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