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
- 2024-2025 RFP are live on WebGrants
- 2024 RFP Announcement
- 2024-2025 RFP Adobe PDF Download
- Applications will be submitted through WebGrants
- Proposals shall be received on or before October 24, 2024 5:00 pm
Potato Advisory Committee Meeting
Montana Potato Advisory Committee
Board Members
Name | Contact Info | Term End | Qualifications |
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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 |
Statutory |
Agriculture Director, Statutory Appointment |
Agendas
- Montana Potato Advisory Committee Agenda, November 7, 2023
- Montana Potato Advisory Committee Agenda, April 18, 2023
- Montana Potato Advisory Committee Agenda, November 1, 2022
- Montana Potato Advisory Committee Agenda, November 9, 2020
- Montana Potato Advisory Committee Agenda, November 5, 2019
Previous years are available by request.